Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Sunsations Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 11-163 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 10, 2011
- Brand
- Sunsations
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings
- Hazard
- Strangulation Hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 3,600
- Made in
- Pakistan
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 5, 2016
What was recalled
The recall involves children's and juniors hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes small, medium and large that can fit children in a large range of sizes from 2T through 12. "Virginia Beach," "Ocean City," "Nags Head" or "Kill Devil Hills" are printed on the front. The following style and items numbers are included in the recall and are printed on a tag sewn into the sweatshirt's neck: BL200 (item #16692) in black, style BL300 (item #16693) in brown and style 292 (item #20221) which come in navy blue, pink and light blue.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings · About 3,600 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Sunsations stores in Virginia Beach, Va; Ocean City, Md; and Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills, N.C. from May 2009 through November 2010 for between $10 and $25.; Sunsations Inc, of Virginia Beach, Va..
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Sunsations at (800) 786-9044 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.sunsationsusa.com or email the firm at info@sunsationsusa.com
Recall history and context
Sunsations appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
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 3,600 units). The recall involves children's and juniors hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes small, medium and large that can fit children in a large range of sizes from 2T through 12.
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 from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirt to Sunsations for a full refund.
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- Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Sunsations
December 3, 2009 · Sunsations · Clothing and accessoriesThe recall involves children's hooded sweatshirt sizes 2T through 12 sold in various solid colors. Style numbers included in this recall are: KD102, KD124 and KFS102.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 5, 2016. 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.