Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by GJC International of Florida Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-197.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-197.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Gift Shops, Children's Stores, Souvenir And Resort Stores In Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, Maryland And Michigan From June 2007 Through January 2008 For About $8. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- 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-197.
For additional information, contact GJC International of Florida collect at (954) 581-4646 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Gift Shops, Children's Stores, Souvenir And Resort Stores In Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, Maryland And Michigan From June 2007 Through January 2008 For About $8. Recall FAQ
Gift Shops, Children's Stores, Souvenir And Resort Stores In Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, Maryland And Michigan From June 2007 Through January 2008 For About $8. is the subject of a children's products recall: Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by GJC International of Florida Due to Strangulation Hazard. The notice was published on April 15, 2010 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 3,200 units are potentially affected.