Hooded Sweatshirts – strangulation risk (2010)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
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 Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings. The hazard is: The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.. 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
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
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