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Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Weeplay Kids Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled February 18, 2010 · CPSC recall 10142 · Girls'

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Hazard
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can return the garment to Weeplay Kids or the place of purchase for a full refund.
Units
About 11,800
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

This recall involves girl's sweatshirts sold under the Candy Queen and Akademiks brand names. Sweatshirts included in this recall have style numbers Q37519, A22090, A393343-3, A79405-226 and A79462-1. The sweatshirts were sold in sizes 2T through 16.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can return the garment to Weeplay Kids or the place of purchase for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Weeplay Kids at (800) 505-0490 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.weeplaykids.com

Product
Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
Distributed by
Weeplay Kids LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Retailers
Small retail stores nationwide from February 2008 through November 2008 for between $5 and $22.
Made in
China · Pakistan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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