Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Weeplay Kids Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 10142. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can return the garment to Weeplay Kids or the place of purchase for a full refund.
CPSC recall 10142 has the recall date 18 Feb 2010. The notice names the firm Weeplay Kids. The recall has about 11,800 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Strangulation. CPSC gives the product type Clothing (Children).
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 11,800 |
| 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. |
| Product | Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings, About 11,800, Clothing (Children) |
| Sold at | Small retail stores nationwide from February 2008 through November 2008 for between $5 and $22. |
| Distributor | Weeplay Kids LLC |
| Made in | China, Pakistan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 11,800Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 19%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Clothing (Children)
- 10%
- Recalls on the register that name Weeplay Kids
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 3 Feb 2012 | Weeplay Kids Recalls Infant Bodysuits Due to Choking Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 10142The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 10142. https://recallregister.com/product/141-girls-hooded-sweatshirts-recalled-by-weeplay-kids-due-to-strangulation/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 10142 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Small retail stores nationwide from February 2008 through November 2008 for between $5 and $22.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10142?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 11,800
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China, Pakistan