Gogo Sports Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 10209 · Apr 28, 2010 · Gogo Sports
2,400
units affected
2,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10209
- Date
- Apr 28, 2010
- Company
- Gogo Sports
- Units affected
- 2,400
- Product
- Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves three styles of children' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings. The zippered sweatshirts were sold in sizes XS through 3XL. The HAY style sweatshirts were sold in black, navy, light gray, charcoal gray and pink. The HKK style sweatshirts were sold in black, navy, light blue, light gray, pink and red. The JMK sweatshirts are reversible microfiber with polar fleece lining and a removable hood with elastic or retractable drawstrings. Style JMK was sold in black only. The sweatshirts have sewn-in neck tag that reads "Gogo Sports" and city names printed across the front of the garment.
What can happen
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Clothing retail stores in California, Colorado, Hawaii and New Mexico from January 2008 through December 2009 for between $14 and $27.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.
What is the hazard?
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood that can pose 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.