Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings and toggles from both sides of the waist of the hoodie, by cutting and pulling out all the cords, to eliminate the hazard. Consumers may also return the item to the store of purchase for a refund.

For more information, consumers can contact The New Society by email.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.