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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 18, 2010Highest risk
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Strangulation risk.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 11,800
- Recall date
- February 18, 2010
- Made or distributed by
- Weeplay Kids LLC, of New York, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Q37519
Small retail stores nationwide from February 2008 through November 2008 for between $5 and $22.
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: “Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Weeplay Kids 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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