Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rebelette International Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-03-05). Hazards: strangulation. About 4,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08207 |
| Published | 2008-03-05 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts |
| Firm named in the title | Rebelette International |
| Firms | Rebelette International Trading Corp., of South El Monte, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 4,800 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Marshalls Stores and specialty children's clothing retailers nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $15. |
Description
The recalled hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring at the neck. They zip up the front, and are either blue with pink stripes on the sleeves with "Red Hot Chili Steppers" printed on the front or brown with blue stripes on the sleeves with "Powder Puffs Touch League" on the front. The sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes small, medium, large, and sizes 4, 5, 6, and 6X. "REBELETTE of Los Angeles" is printed on the collar label.
Hazard
The sweatshirt jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the hood to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirt to either the place of purchase or to Rebelette International for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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