I guess it has something to do with the time of year. The weather in much of the U.S. begins to turn cooler, and parents’ thoughts naturally turn to whether or not the kids’ sweatshirts and jackets from last year still fit.
Last month was a bad month in the world of recalls for kids’ outerwear. First we saw Benetton recalling United Colors Boy’s jackets, then the recalls of a Pure Baby Organics Boy’s Hoodie and Active Apparel Boy’s Fission Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts both occurred on the same day in September. I don’t know about you, but I continue to be surprised as to why these coats and sweatshirts are even brought to market with banned closures in the first place. It’s not as though issues with drawstrings are new news—they have long been problematic.
- Companies:
- BIC Graphic USA
- ETS Express
Jeff is executive director of the Quality Certification Alliance (QCA). Prior to that, he was responsible for developing safe and compliant brand merchandise for Michelin. He has worked with brands in publishing, consumer products, broadcasting and film for over 30 years. Follow Jeff on Twitter, and QCA on Facebook.