CPSC, Norton McNaughton of Squire, Inc. Announce Recall of Girls’ Hooded Sweaters with Drawstrings
Kids’ product recall 05-065. Announced by CPSC on Dec 9, 2004.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Dec 9, 2004. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The hooded sweaters have drawstrings, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
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What should you do?
Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the hooded drawstring sweater to the store where purchased for a full refund.
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- How to reach the firm: Call Norton McNaughton at (917) 777-9200 anytime or visit the website at www.nortonmcnaughton.com
Which ones are recalled?
The recalled hooded drawstring sweaters were sold in a variety of colors and youth sizes S, M, L and XL. They were sold in either the pull-over hooded style or with a zipper. The RN Number 33364 and the word “energie,” together with a small red flower, are printed on the collar tags. Only sweaters with drawstrings are included in this recall.
About 157,300 units, as CPSC gives them.
Energie Brand Hooded Sweaters.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Norton McNaughton, Squire, Inc., of New York, N.Y.
- Various retailers nationwide from July 2004 through November 2004 for between $15 and $25.
- Made in South Korea, Taiwan and China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
None reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.