Gogo Sports Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 10209 · announced April 28, 2010 · Gogo Sports · 2,400 units affected
The product
This recall involves three styles of children' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings. The zippered sweatshirts were sold in sizes XS through 3XL. The HAY style sweatshirts were sold in black, navy, light gray, charcoal gray and pink. The HKK style sweatshirts were sold in black, navy, light blue, light gray, pink and red. The JMK sweatshirts are reversible microfiber with polar fleece lining and a removable hood with elastic or retractable drawstrings. Style JMK was sold in black only. The sweatshirts have sewn-in neck tag that reads "Gogo Sports" and city names printed across the front of the garment.
The hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Clothing retail stores in California, Colorado, Hawaii and New Mexico from January 2008 through December 2009 for between $14 and $27.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Gogo Sports toll-free at (877) 785-1915 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.gogofleece.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.