14 companies to pay over $1 million in penalties for children’s clothing with hood drawstrings

April 10, 2009

T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and 12 other companies have agreed to pay a total of more than $1 million in civil penalties for failure to report safety hazards promptly, government officials announced Tuesday.

The companies were penalized for failing to promptly report sales of children’s clothing with drawstrings through the hood or neck, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. These drawstrings can get caught in nearby objects and cause children to get trapped or strangled.

“My message to children’s clothing makers and sellers is clear: Drawstrings on children’s garments put children at risk,” said acting CPSC chairwoman Nancy Nord. “CPSC will continue to search for and take action against drawstring violators.”

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