Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Polar Bear Gift Shop Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 10-204 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- April 26, 2010
- Brand
- Polar Bear Gift Shop
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings
- Hazard
- Strangulation Hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Units
- About 300
- Made in
- Mexico
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
This recall involves children's hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes small through extra large. "John Moose" and "Alaska" screen print logos are printed on the front of the yellow sweatshirts. The "Gaxiani" brand name and RN# 55774 are sewn on the neck tag inside of the garment.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings · About 300 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Polar Bear Gift Shop in Anchorage, Alaska from February 2008 through August 2009 for about $15.; Polar Bear Gift Shop, of Anchorage, Alaska.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Polar Bear Gift Shop collect at (907) 274-4387 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.polarbeargifts.net
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 with drawstrings (About 300 units). This recall involves children's hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes small through extra large.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Strangulation Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the sweatshirt to Polar Bear Gift Shop for a full refund.
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