Polar Bear Gift Shop · Recalled
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.
- Units
- About 300
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $15
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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 file
- Sold at
- Polar Bear Gift Shop in Anchorage, Alaska from February 2008 through August 2009 for about $15.
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Made in
- Mexico
- Recalled by
- Polar Bear Gift Shop, of Anchorage, Alaska
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says 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.
For additional information, contact Polar Bear Gift Shop collect at (907) 274-4387 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.polarbeargifts.net
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 26 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.