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

Reported: April 15, 2010 Initiated: April 15, 2010 #10199

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Niko's SPORTSLINE, of Sunrise, Fla. (firm is no longer in business). Units affected: About 3,200.
Why was this product recalled?
The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which 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 sweatshirts to GJC International of Florida Inc. for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 15, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10199.