Recalls / 2010-04-15
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by GJC International of Florida Due to Strangulation Hazard
10199 · Recalled 2010-04-15 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves children's Niko brand hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings through the hood. The garment-dyed sweatshirts were sold in mango, kiwi, rust, denim, pink, brown and periwinkle and in sizes 2T through 5T. A tag that reads, "Niko's SPORTSLINE" is sewn on the back neck of the garment.
Hazards
The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Reported injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to GJC International of Florida Inc. for a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hooded Sweatshirts | About 3,200 |
Parties
- Importer
- GJC International of Florida Inc., of Plantation, Fla.
- Distributor
- Niko's SPORTSLINE, of Sunrise, Fla. (firm is no longer in business)
- Made in
- Pakistan
- Sold at
- Gift shops, children's stores, souvenir, resort stores in Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, Maryland, Michigan
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact GJC International of Florida collect at (954) 581-4646 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Source: CPSC recall 10199. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.