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Entrapment / StrangulationFebruary 18, 2010CPSC #10142

Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Weeplay Kids Due to Strangulation Hazard

Brand
Unknown
Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
11,800
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China, Pakistan

Where it was sold

  • Small retail stores nationwide from February 2008 through November 2008 for between $5 and $22.

Photos

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