Polar Bear Gift Shop recalls children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings due to strangulation risk for young children. Remove drawstring or return for refund to eliminate hazard.
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Polar Bear Gift Shop is recalling children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings because they can cause strangulation if children put the drawstring around their necks. This is a serious hazard for young children who might accidentally choke on the drawstring.
The sweatshirts have a drawstring that can be looped around a child's neck, creating a strangulation hazard. Young children may accidentally pull the drawstring tight while playing, leading to choking or asphyxiation.
Parents or caregivers of children under age 5 who own the recalled sweatshirts are most at risk. Children who play with the drawstring could choke on it.
Look for yellow sweatshirts with 'John Moose' and 'Alaska' screen print logos on the front. The neck tag inside has 'Gaxiani' and RN# 557:74 sewn on it.
Take out the drawstring to eliminate the strangulation hazard.
Send the sweatshirt back to Polar Bear Gift Shop for a full refund.
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.
The recall record does not specify online sales.
Check for yellow sweatshirts with 'John Moose' and 'Alaska' logos on the front and 'Gaxiani' with RN# 55774 on the neck tag inside.
Yes, the drawstring can cause strangulation if a child puts it around their neck, so it should be removed immediately.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Polar Bear Gift Shop to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 202 — Polar Bear Gift Shop Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings Hello, I own a Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings that is covered by recall 202 from Polar Bear Gift Shop. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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