CPSCApril 26, 2010

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Polar Bear Gift Shop Due to Strangulation Hazard

Why was Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled recalled?

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the sweatshirt to Polar Bear Gift Shop for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Polar Bear Gift Shop collect at (907) 274-4387 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.polarbeargifts.net

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
Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings
Company
Polar Bear Gift Shop, of Anchorage, Alaska
Quantity
About 300
Sold at
Polar Bear Gift Shop in Anchorage, Alaska from February 2008 through August 2009 for about $15.
Recall date
April 26, 2010
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves children's hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes small through extra large. "John Moose" and "Alaska" screen print logos are printed on the front of the yellow sweatshirts. The "Gaxiani" brand name and RN# 55774 are sewn on the neck tag inside of the garment.

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