CPSCFebruary 18, 2010

Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Weeplay Kids Due

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

Why was Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Weeplay Kids Due recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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. 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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
Company
Weeplay Kids LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 11,800
Sold at
Small retail stores nationwide from February 2008 through November 2008 for between $5 and $22.
Recall date
February 18, 2010
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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