Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Weeplay Kids Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 10142 · Feb 18, 2010 · Weeplay Kids LLC
11,800
units affected
11,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10142
- Date
- Feb 18, 2010
- Company
- Weeplay Kids LLC
- Units affected
- 11,800
- Product
- Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
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.
What can happen
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Small retail stores nationwide from February 2008 through November 2008 for between $5 and $22.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings?
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.
What is the hazard?
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.