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

Reported: March 10, 2011 Initiated: March 10, 2011 #11163

Product Description

The recall involves children's and juniors hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes small, medium and large that can fit children in a large range of sizes from 2T through 12. "Virginia Beach," "Ocean City," "Nags Head" or "Kill Devil Hills" are printed on the front. The following style and items numbers are included in the recall and are printed on a tag sewn into the sweatshirt's neck: BL200 (item #16692) in black, style BL300 (item #16693) in brown and style 292 (item #20221) which come in navy blue, pink and light blue.

Reason for Recall

The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirt to Sunsations for a full refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 3,600
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Childrens-Hooded-Sweatshirts-with-Drawstrings-Recalled-by-Sunsations-Due-to

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recall involves children's and juniors hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes small, medium and large that can fit children in a large range of sizes from 2T through 12. "Virginia Beach," "Ocean City," "Nags Head" or "Kill Devil Hills" are printed on the front. The following style and items numbers are included in the recall and are printed on a tag sewn into the sweatshirt's neck: BL200 (item #16692) in black, style BL300 (item #16693) in brown and style 292 (item #20221) which come in navy blue, pink and light blue.. Recalled by Sunsations Inc, of Virginia Beach, Va.. Units affected: About 3,600.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirt to Sunsations for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 10, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11163.

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