CPSC recall 10-209, announced April 28, 2010, covers Gogo Sports Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings (about 2,400 units). The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Recall contact: call (877) 785-1915, or go to www.gogofleece.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves three styles of children' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings. The zippered sweatshirts were sold in sizes XS through 3XL. The HAY style sweatshirts were sold in black, navy, light gray, charcoal gray and pink. The HKK style sweatshirts were sold in black, navy, light blue, light gray, pink and red. The JMK sweatshirts are reversible microfiber with polar fleece lining and a removable hood with elastic or retractable drawstrings. Style JMK was sold in black only. The sweatshirts have sewn-in neck tag that reads "Gogo Sports" and city names printed across the front of the garment.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Gogo Sports
- Manufacturer
- Gogo Sports Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 10-209
- Units
- About 2,400
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Clothing retail stores in California, Colorado, Hawaii and New Mexico from January 2008 through December 2009 for between $14 and $27.
Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Gogo Sports toll-free at (877) 785-1915 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.gogofleece.com
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