Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Polar Bear Gift Shop Due to Strangulation Hazard

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

Recall #: 10204
Affected scope: About 300

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

The CPSC recalled This recall involves children's hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes small through extra larg….

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Polar Bear Gift Shop Due to St… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 26, 2010. Reason: The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can…. Verify recall #10204 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children..

None
agency class: April 26, 2010
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10204 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

This recall involves children's hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes small through extra large. "John Moose" and "Alaska" screen print logos are printed on the front of the yellow sweatshirts. The "Gaxiani" brand name and RN# 55774 are sewn on the neck tag inside of the garment.

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 drawstring to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the sweatshirt to Polar Bear Gift Shop 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	10204
Date reported	April 26, 2010
Date initiated	April 26, 2010
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 300
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 to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the sweatshirt to Polar Bea…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

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 drawstring to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the sweatshirt to Polar Bear Gift Shop for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 26, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10204.

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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