Girls' Hooded Sweaters with Drawstrings Recalled by Children's Apparel Network Due Strangulation Hazard

The hooded sweaters have a drawstring at the neck which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Recall #: 10180
Affected scope: About 9,700

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

Children's Apparel Network, Ltd. of New York, N.y. recalled The hooded sweaters were sold as part of a 3-piece set with knit shirt and corduroy pants….

Girls' Hooded Sweaters with Drawstrings Recalled by Children's Apparel Network Due Strang… was recalled by Children's Apparel Network, Ltd. of New York, N.y. in March 24, 2010. Reason: The hooded sweaters have a drawstring at the neck which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweaters to eliminate the haz…. Verify recall #10180 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Children's Apparel Network, Ltd. of New York, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The hooded sweaters have a drawstring at the neck which can pose a strangulation hazard to children..

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agency class: March 24, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10180 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 hooded sweaters were sold as part of a 3-piece set with knit shirt and corduroy pants. The girls' acrylic sweater has flower appliqués and embroidery. A Young Hearts label in the neck seam has RN# 16435. The sweaters were sold in sizes 2-4T and 4-6X.

Reason for recall

The hooded sweaters have a drawstring at the neck which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweaters to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the place of purchase 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	10180
Date reported	March 24, 2010
Date initiated	March 24, 2010
Recalling firm	Children's Apparel Network, Ltd. of New York, N.y.
Affected scope	About 9,700
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 drawstring from the sweaters to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the place …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The hooded sweaters have a drawstring at the neck which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweaters to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 24, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10180.

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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