Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings
CPSC Recall #10-204 — April 25, 2010
Product
Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings
Description
This recall involves children's hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes small through extra large. "John Moose" and "Alaska" screen print logos are printed on the front of the yellow sweatshirts. The "Gaxiani" brand name and RN# 55774 are sewn on the neck tag inside of the garment.
Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the sweatshirt to Polar Bear Gift Shop for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 300
Sold At
Polar Bear Gift Shop in Anchorage, Alaska from February 2008 through August 2009 for about $15.
Importer
Polar Bear Gift Shop, of Anchorage, Alaska
Manufactured In
Mexico