CPSC Recall in 2010: Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Weeplay Kids Due to Strangulation Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-142

Date: February 17, 2010

Product Name: Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings

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.

Hazard Description:

The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 11,800

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Small retail stores nationwide from February 2008 through November 2008 for between $5 and $22.

Manufactured In:

China and Pakistan