CPSCApril 26, 2010consumer
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Polar Bear Gift Shop Due to Strangulation Hazard
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
What 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.
Brands named
polar bear gift shop
Recall history
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