CPSC2010-04-15

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

Product photos

Picture of Recalled Sweatshirt
Picture of Recalled Sweatshirt
Picture of Recalled Sweatshirt: Label detail
Picture of Recalled Sweatshirt: Label detail
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-Hazard

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