High risk Recalled April 26, 2010 About 300 units Updated May 23, 2014

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Polar Bear Gift Shop Due to Strangulation Hazard

Clothing & sleepwearStrangulation

The hazard

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Incidents reported: None reported.

What to do now

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.

Contact: For additional information, contact Polar Bear Gift Shop collect at (907) 274-4387 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.polarbeargifts.net

About this recall

This recall involves children's hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes small through extra large. "John Moose" and "Alaska" screen print logos are printed on the front of the yellow sweatshirts. The "Gaxiani" brand name and RN# 55774 are sewn on the neck tag inside of the garment.

Product photos

Picture of recalled sweatshirt
Picture of recalled sweatshirt

Photos: U.S. CPSC