Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Liberty Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-12-21). Hazards: strangulation. About 12,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08146 |
| Published | 2007-12-21 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Jewel brand girls' hooded sweatshirts |
| Firm named in the title | Liberty Apparel |
| Firms | Liberty Apparel Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | India |
| Units (US) | 12,000 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Marshalls and other specialty children's clothing retailers nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $10. |
Description
The Jewel brand girls' zippered hoodie sweatshirts have various designs on the front, and were sold in two styles: the "Big Heart" zip-up long sleeve hoodie sweatshirts (style #J2173k/sk) in black, light pink and purple colors, and the "Small Stars" long sleeve hoodie jacket sweatshirts (style #J2174k/sk) in green, khaki, navy and orange colors. Both styles were sold in small, medium, large, extra-large sizes.
Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to either the place of purchase or Liberty Apparel for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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