CPSC recall 10-199, announced April 15, 2010, covers GJC International of Florida Children's Hooded Sweatshirts (about 3,200 units). The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which 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 sweatshirts to GJC International of Florida Inc. for a full refund. Recall contact: call (954) 581-4646.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which 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 sweatshirts to GJC International of Florida Inc. for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- GJC International of Florida
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 10-199
- Units
- About 3,200
- Manufactured in
- Pakistan
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- GJC International of Florida Inc., of Plantation, Fla.
- Distributor
- Niko's SPORTSLINE, of Sunrise, Fla. (firm is no longer in business)
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact GJC International of Florida collect at (954) 581-4646 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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