Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by GJC International of Florida Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-04-15). Hazards: strangulation. About 3,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10199 |
| Published | 2010-04-15 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Children's Hooded Sweatshirts |
| Firm named in the title | GJC International of Florida |
| Firms | GJC International of Florida Inc., of Plantation, Fla. (importer); Niko's SPORTSLINE, of Sunrise, Fla. (firm is no longer in business) (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Pakistan |
| Units (US) | 3,200 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Gift shops, children's stores, souvenir and resort stores in Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, Maryland and Michigan from June 2007 through January 2008 for about $8. |
Description
This recall involves children's Niko brand hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings through the hood. The garment-dyed sweatshirts were sold in mango, kiwi, rust, denim, pink, brown and periwinkle and in sizes 2T through 5T. A tag that reads, "Niko's SPORTSLINE" is sewn on the back neck of the garment.
Hazard
The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to GJC International of Florida Inc. for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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