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Product recall · CPSCDecember 3, 2009Highest risk
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Strangulation risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Sunsations for a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information contact Sunsations at (800) 786-9044 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sunsationsusa.com
The product
The recall involves children's hooded sweatshirt sizes 2T through 12 sold in various solid colors. Style numbers included in this recall are: KD102, KD124 and KFS102.
Details
- Units affected
- About 12,000
- Recall date
- December 3, 2009
- Made or distributed by
- Sunsations Inc, of Virginia Beach, Va.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Sunsations stores in Virginia Beach, Va.; Ocean City, Md.; and North Carolina from April 2006 through July 2009 for about $13.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Sunsations Due to Strangulation Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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