Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Weeplay Kids Due to Strangulation Hazard
USGirls' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Weeplay Kids Due to Strangulation Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Girls-Hooded-Sweatshirts-Recalled-by-Weeplay-Kids-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard |
| Title | Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Weeplay Kids Due to Strangulation Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2a7f4b3aee594a32b3f22f6f21d38977.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Sweatshirt |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f2b87068f192463a807a21d457beef9b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Sweatshirt |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/039dbe2a819b4cd0a4b5541659531aeb.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Sweatshirt |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6a89ac58997c4bb0ab21d6cd6b47521a.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Sweatshirt |
| Hazards › Name | The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 11,800 |
| Recall I D | 141 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Small retail stores nationwide from February 2008 through November 2008 for between $5 and $22. |
| Recall Date | 2010-02-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Weeplay Kids LLC, of New York, N.Y. |
| Recall Number | 10142 |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | China |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Pakistan |
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