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Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Weeplay Kids Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recall 10-142 · February 18, 2010 · Weeplay Kids

What to doConsumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can return the garment to Weeplay Kids or the place of purchase for a full refund.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
10-142 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 18, 2010
Brand
Weeplay Kids
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
Hazard
Strangulation Hazard
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Units
About 11,800
Made in
China, Pakistan
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

This recall involves girl's sweatshirts sold under the Candy Queen and Akademiks brand names. Sweatshirts included in this recall have style numbers Q37519, A22090, A393343-3, A79405-226 and A79462-1. The sweatshirts were sold in sizes 2T through 16.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings · About 11,800 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Small retail stores nationwide from February 2008 through November 2008 for between $5 and $22.; Weeplay Kids LLC, of New York, N.Y..

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Weeplay Kids at (800) 505-0490 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.weeplaykids.com

Recall history and context

Weeplay Kids appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Weeplay Kids recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings (About 11,800 units). This recall involves girl's sweatshirts sold under the Candy Queen and Akademiks brand names.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Strangulation Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can return the garment to Weeplay Kids or the place of purchase for a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.