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Recalls / 2010-02-18

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

10142 · Recalled 2010-02-18 · CPSC page

Picture of Recalled Sweatshirt
Picture of Recalled Sweatshirt

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.

Hazards

The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

Reported injuries

None reported.

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
Hooded Sweatshirts with DrawstringsAbout 11,800

Parties

Distributor
Weeplay Kids LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Made in
China, Pakistan
Sold at
Small retail from February 2008 through November 2008 for between $5, $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

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Source: CPSC recall 10142. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.