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The James Trading Group Recalls Kids Sports Hoodie Due to Strangulation Hazard

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Official CPSC recall 15-233, dated Sep 4, 2015.

Last checked against CPSC data on Oct 22, 2026, 11:02 AM ET.

Status: Recall found CPSC

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Hazard (from the official notice)

The sweatshirts have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumers should immediately take these recalled hoodies away from children.

Hazard (from the official notice)

The sweatshirts have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumers should immediately take these recalled hoodies away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstring from the hoodie to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place where purchased for a full refund.

Description (from the official notice)

This recall involves James Trading Group's Croker Kids Ireland Sports Hoodie with model number IR6012 printed on a hang tag attached to the hoodie. The kid's hoodie has green fabric on the upper chest and arms with a white diagonal stripe across the torso and a blue panel on the bottom half of the hoodie. "Ireland" is printed in white letters across the chest and there are three Shamrock logos embroidered onto a patch on the bottom left side of the hoodie. The hoodie is 75% cotton and 25% polyester. The hoodie was sold in kid's sizes "2YR" through "12YR" printed on the hang tag and on the tag sewn into the neck of the garment. "Croker" is printed on the inside neck label on the garment.

Remedy options (from the official notice)

Refund

Incidents and injuries (from the official notice)

None reported.

Where it was sold (from the official notice)

Irish boutiques and other specialty retail stores nationwide and online at www.thejtg.com from November 2012 through August 2015 for about $20.

Consumer contact (from the official notice)

The James Trading Group at 800-541-5004 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.thejtg.com and click on the Recall tab on the top menu bar for more information.

Hazard and remedy text is shown word for word from the official notice.

Croker Kids Ireland Sports Hoodie (front)Croker Kids Ireland Sports Hoodie (back)

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Questions About This Recall

What is the hazard in the official notice?

The sweatshirts have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children.

What does the official notice say to do?

Consumers should immediately take these recalled hoodies away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstring from the hoodie to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place where purchased for a full refund.

Where is the official notice?

The CPSC notice is linked on this page. Compare the brand, model, and date on your label with that notice.

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