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Gogo Sports Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

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Picture of recalled sweatshirt
Picture of recalled sweatshirt · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings

Units: About 2,400

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 problem, in CPSC's words

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

None reported.

What CPSC says to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.

How to contact the company

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

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 10209, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.