Children's Hooded Sweatshirts – Strangulation Hazard (2011)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings. The hazard is: The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation or entrapmen. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recall involves children's and juniors hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes small, medium and large that can fit children in a large range of sizes from 2T through 12. "Virginia Beach," "Ocean City," "Nags Head" or "Kill Devil Hills" are printed on the front. The following style and items numbers are included in the recall and are printed on a tag sewn into the sweatshirt's neck: BL200 (item #16692) in black, style BL300 (item #16693) in brown and style 292 (item #20221) which come in navy blue, pink and light blue.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirt to Sunsations for a full refund.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026