CPSC Recall in 2010: Chocolate Soup Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirt Sets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.
Recall Number: 10-737
Date: May 20, 2010
Product Name: Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
Recall Description:

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood that can pose 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 on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

Hazard Description:

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood that can pose 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 on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 70
Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Chocolate Soup stores in Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, Missouri and North Carolina from June 2009 to February 2010 for about $45.

Manufactured In:

United States

Custom Label:

Retailer:

Custom Field:

Chocolate Soup, of Raytown, Mo.