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Chocolate Soup Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirt Sets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recalled May 21, 2010 · CPSC recall 10737 · Chocolate Soup
Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Units
About 70
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Description
This recall involves "Happy Kids" brand hooded sweatshirts sold as part of a set. The sweatshirt and pants sets were sold in pink, red, yellow and green, and in sizes 2T through 6X. "Happy Kids" is printed on the neck tag inside the sweatshirts.
What to do
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Contact
For more information, contact Chocolate Soup collect at (314) 576-1221 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Product
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
Distributed by
Chocolate Soup, of Raytown, Mo.
Retailers
Chocolate Soup stores in Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, Missouri and North Carolina from June 2009 to February 2010 for about $45.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →