Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Polar Bear Gift Shop Due to Strangulation Hazard
USChildren's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Polar Bear Gift Shop Due to Strangulation Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves children's hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes small through extra large. "John Moose" and "Alaska" screen print logos are printed on the front of the yellow sweatshirts. The "Gaxiani" brand name and RN# 55774 are sewn on the neck tag inside of the garment.
Affected Products
Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Childrens-Hooded-Sweatshirts-with-Drawstrings-Recalled-by-Polar-Bear-Gift-Shop-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard |
| Title | Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Polar Bear Gift Shop Due to Strangulation Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/139f79b14aad459aa152d6485a0275d0.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Picture of recalled sweatshirt |
| Hazards › Name | The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 300 |
| Recall I D | 202 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the sweatshirt to Polar Bear Gift Shop for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Polar Bear Gift Shop, of Anchorage, Alaska |
| Retailers › Name | Polar Bear Gift Shop in Anchorage, Alaska from February 2008 through August 2009 for about $15. |
| Recall Date | 2010-04-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves children's hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes small through extra large. "John Moose" and "Alaska" screen print logos are printed on the front of the yellow sweatshirts. The "Gaxiani" brand name and RN# 55774 are sewn on the neck tag inside of the garment. |
| Recall Number | 10204 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Polar Bear Gift Shop collect at (907) 274-4387 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.polarbeargifts.net |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Mexico |
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