CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by GJC International of Florida Due to Strangulation Hazard
This recall involves children's Niko brand hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings through the hood. The garment-dyed sweatshirts were sold in mango, kiwi, rust, denim, pink, brown and periwinkle and in sizes 2T through 5T. A tag that reads, "Niko's SPORTSLINE" is sewn on the back neck of the garment.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to GJC International of Florida Inc. for a full refund.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact GJC International of Florida collect at (954) 581-4646 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
Sold At
Gift shops, children's stores, souvenir and resort stores in Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, Maryland and Michigan from June 2007 through January 2008 for about $8.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
10199
Product Information
Product Name
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts
Product Type
Clothing (Children)
Number of Units
About 3,200
Imported By
GJC International of Florida Inc., of Plantation, Fla.
Distributed By
Niko's SPORTSLINE, of Sunrise, Fla. (firm is no longer in business)
Manufactured In
Pakistan