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Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by GJC International of Florida Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recall 10-199 · April 15, 2010 · GJC

What to doConsumers 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.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
10-199 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 15, 2010
Brand
GJC
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts
Hazard
Strangulation Hazard
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Units
About 3,200
Made in
Pakistan
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Children's Hooded Sweatshirts · About 3,200 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; GJC International of Florida Inc., of Plantation, Fla.; Niko's SPORTSLINE, of Sunrise, Fla. (firm is no longer in business).

Consumer contact

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.

Recall history and context

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?

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts (About 3,200 units). This recall involves children's Niko brand hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings through the hood.

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 from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to GJC International of Florida Inc. 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.