Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Weeplay Kids Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 10142 · announced February 18, 2010 · Weeplay Kids · 11,800 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Small retail stores nationwide from February 2008 through November 2008 for between $5 and $22.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.