Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Weeplay Kids Due to Strangulation Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #10142
Recall Date
2010-02-18
Manufacturer
Weeplay Kids LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Units Affected
About 11,800
Products Involved
Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
Hazard
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
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.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Small retail stores nationwide from February 2008 through November 2008 for between $5 and $22.
Manufactured In
PakistanChina
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28