CPSC recall 10-053, announced December 3, 2009, covers Sunsations Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings (about 12,000 units). The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Sunsations for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 786-9044, or go to www.sunsationsusa.com.
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Which products are included?
The recall involves children's hooded sweatshirt sizes 2T through 12 sold in various solid colors. Style numbers included in this recall are: KD102, KD124 and KFS102.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Sunsations for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sunsations
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 10-053
- Units
- About 12,000
- Manufactured in
- Pakistan
- Sold at / sales period
- Sunsations stores in Virginia Beach, Va.; Ocean City, Md.; and North Carolina from April 2006 through July 2009 for about $13.
- Distributor
- Sunsations Inc, of Virginia Beach, Va.
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information contact Sunsations at (800) 786-9044 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sunsationsusa.com
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