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

Active Recall Announced April 26, 2010 CPSC #10204

Quick answer

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Polar Bear Gift Shop Due to Strangulation Hazard is CPSC recall #10204, announced on April 26, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Polar Bear Gift Shop.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings

Recalled brands

Polar Bear Gift Shop

Remedy

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 date

April 26, 2010

Categories

Clothing (Children)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #10204?

CPSC recall #10204 covers Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Polar Bear Gift Shop Due to Strangulation Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 26, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #10204?

The CPSC remedy for recall #10204 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Polar Bear Gift Shop Due to Strangulation Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Childrens-Hooded-Sweatshirts-with-Drawstrings-Recalled-by-Polar-Bear-Gift-Shop-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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