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Chocolate Soup Children's Hooded Sweatshirt Sets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Strangulation risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Who to contact: For more information, contact Chocolate Soup collect at (314) 576-1221 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
The product
This recall involves "Happy Kids" brand hooded sweatshirts sold as part of a set. The sweatshirt and pants sets were sold in pink, red, yellow and green, and in sizes 2T through 6X. "Happy Kids" is printed on the neck tag inside the sweatshirts.
Details
- Units affected
- About 70
- Recall date
- May 21, 2010
- Made or distributed by
- Chocolate Soup, of Raytown, Mo.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Chocolate Soup stores in Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, Missouri and North Carolina from June 2009 to February 2010 for about $45.
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: “Chocolate Soup Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirt Sets with Drawstrings 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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