CPSC recall · Reported April 15, 2010
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by GJC International of Florida Due to Strangulation Hazard
The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Niko's Sportsline, of Sunrise, Fla. (firm is no longer in business) recalled This recall involves children's Niko brand hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings through th….
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by GJC International of Florida D… was recalled by Niko's Sportsline, of Sunrise, Fla. (firm is no longer in business) in April 15, 2010. Reason: 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…. Verify recall #10199 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Niko's Sportsline, of Sunrise, Fla. (firm is no longer in business) issued this CPSC recall-The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to children..
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- agency class
- April 15, 2010
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10199 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.
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Product description
This recall involves children's Niko brand hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings through the hood. The garment-dyed sweatshirts were sold in mango, kiwi, rust, denim, pink, brown and periwinkle and in sizes 2T through 5T. A tag that reads, "Niko's SPORTSLINE" is sewn on the back neck of the garment.
Reason for recall
The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which 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 sweatshirts to GJC International of Florida Inc. for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10199 |
| Date reported | April 15, 2010 |
| Date initiated | April 15, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Niko's Sportsline, of Sunrise, Fla. (firm is no longer in business) |
| Affected scope | About 3,200 |
| 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 sweatshirts to GJC…
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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