Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Sold Exclusively at Marshalls Stores Recalled by Apollo Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-01-31). Hazards: strangulation. About 14,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08177 |
| Published | 2008-01-31 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Girls' Hooded Jackets |
| Firm named in the title | Apollo Jeans |
| Firms | AJBlue LLC, dba Apollo Jeans, of New York, N.Y. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | South Korea |
| Units (US) | 14,000 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Marshalls Stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $15. |
Description
The recalled velour jackets have a drawstring at the neck. The jackets are hooded, zip up the front, have a front pocket, and were sold with matching velour pants. The word "DIVA" with rhinestones is displayed across the front of the jackets. They were sold in children's sizes small, medium, large, extra-large and 4, 5, 6, and 6X and came in red, blue and beige colors. "Apollo Active Wear" and either style number 5033gk or 5033gg are printed on the jackets' neck tag.
Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket's hood to eliminate the hazard, or return it for a full refund to either the place of purchase or Apollo Jeans.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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