CPSC recall 10-737, announced May 21, 2010, covers Chocolate Soup Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings (about 70 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 drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Recall contact: call (314) 576-1221.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves "Happy Kids" brand hooded sweatshirts sold as part of a set. The sweatshirt and pants sets were sold in pink, red, yellow and green, and in sizes 2T through 6X. "Happy Kids" is printed on the neck tag inside the sweatshirts.
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 drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Chocolate Soup
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 10-737
- Units
- About 70
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Chocolate Soup stores in Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, Missouri and North Carolina from June 2009 to February 2010 for about $45.
- Distributor
- Chocolate Soup, of Raytown, Mo.
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Chocolate Soup collect at (314) 576-1221 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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