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RecallCPSCcpsc-141STRANGULATION OR ENTANGLEMENT

Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Weeplay Kids Due to Strangulation Hazard

Units Affected
11,800
Recall Date
February 18, 2010
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Strangulation Or Entanglement
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-141.

This recall involves girl's sweatshirts sold under the Candy Queen and Akademiks brand names. Sweatshirts included in this recall have style numbers Q37519, A22090, A393343-3, A79405-226 and A79462-1. The sweatshirts were sold in sizes 2T through 16.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-141.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can return the garment to Weeplay Kids or the place of purchase for a full refund.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Small Retail Stores Nationwide From February 2008 Through November 2008 For Between $5 And $22. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-141.

For additional information, contact Weeplay Kids at (800) 505-0490 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.weeplaykids.com

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Small Retail Stores Nationwide From February 2008 Through November 2008 For Between $5 And $22. Recall FAQ

Small Retail Stores Nationwide From February 2008 Through November 2008 For Between $5 And $22. is the subject of a children's products recall: Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Weeplay Kids Due to Strangulation Hazard. The notice was published on February 18, 2010 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 11,800 units are potentially affected.