Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Sunsations Due to Strangulation Hazard

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Recall #: 10053
Affected scope: About 12,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Sunsations Inc, of Virginia Beach, Va. recalled The recall involves children's hooded sweatshirt sizes 2T through 12 sold in various soli….

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Sunsations Due to Strangulatio… was recalled by Sunsations Inc, of Virginia Beach, Va. in December 3, 2009. Reason: The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the…. Verify recall #10053 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Sunsations Inc, of Virginia Beach, Va. issued this CPSC recall-The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children..

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agency class: December 3, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10053 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The 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.

Reason for recall

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Sunsations for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	10053
Date reported	December 3, 2009
Date initiated	December 3, 2009
Recalling firm	Sunsations Inc, of Virginia Beach, Va.
Affected scope	About 12,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Sunsati…

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

The 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.. Recalled by Sunsations Inc, of Virginia Beach, Va.. Units affected: About 12,000.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Sunsations for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 3, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10053.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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