Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Weeplay Kids Due to Strangulation Hazard
What's being recalled
Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
Units: About 11,800
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 problem, in CPSC's words
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
None reported.
What CPSC says 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.
How to contact the company
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
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 10142, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.