Niko's children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings pose strangulation risk. Recalled items have a 'Niko's SPORTSLINE' tag and were sold in sizes 2T-5T. Consumers should remove drawstrings or return for refund.
The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Niko's children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings are being recalled because they can cause strangulation if a child puts the drawstring around their neck. This is a serious hazard for young children who might accidentally choke on the drawstring.
The drawstrings can be easily pulled through the hood and may be used by children to tie themselves tightly, causing strangulation. This hazard is especially dangerous for young children who might accidentally choke on the drawstring.
Parents and caregivers of children who own the recalled Niko hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings are most at risk. Children under age 5 are particularly vulnerable due to their small size and tendency to put objects in their mouths.
Look for Niko hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings through the hood. The garment-dyed sweatshirts have a tag reading 'Niko's SPORTSLINE' sewn on the back neck. They were sold in sizes 2T through 5T and in colors mango, kiwi, rust, denim, pink, brown, and periwinkle.
Take the drawstrings out of the sweatshirts to eliminate the strangulation hazard immediately.
Send the sweatshirts back to GJC International of Florida Inc. for a full refund.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to GJC International of Florida Inc. for a full refund.
No, the drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children, so they should not be worn until the drawstrings are removed.
The recalled sweatshirts were sold in mango, kiwi, rust, denim, pink, brown, and periwinkle colors and sizes 2T through 5T.
Check for a 'Niko's SPORTSLINE' tag sewn on the back neck of the sweatshirt.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Niko to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 197 — Niko Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Hello, I own a Children's Hooded Sweatshirts that is covered by recall 197 from Niko. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to GJC International of Florida Inc. 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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