Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Polar Bear Gift Shop Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 10204. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 10204 has the recall date 26 Apr 2010. The notice names the firm Polar Bear Gift Shop. The recall has about 300 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 | 300 |
| Description | 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 | Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings, About 300, Clothing (Children) |
| Sold at | Polar Bear Gift Shop in Anchorage, Alaska from February 2008 through August 2009 for about $15. |
| Importer | Polar Bear Gift Shop |
| Made in | Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 300Median 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 Polar Bear Gift Shop
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 10204. https://recallregister.com/product/202-children-s-hooded-sweatshirts-with-drawstrings-recalled-by-polar-bear/. 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 10204 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Polar Bear Gift Shop in Anchorage, Alaska from February 2008 through August 2009 for about $15.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10204?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 300
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Mexico