CPSC2010-04-15
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by GJC International of Florida Due to Strangulation Hazard
GJC International of Florida Inc., of Plantation, Fla.
Hazard
The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 3,200
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Pakistan
Products
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Childrens-Hooded-Sweatshirts-with-Drawstrings-Recalled-by-GJC-International-of-Florida-Due-to-Strangulation-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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