Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-08-06). Hazards: strangulation. About 1,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08357 |
| Published | 2008-08-06 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Drawstring Hoodies |
| Firm named in the title | Request Jeans |
| Firms | Request Jeans, of New York, N.Y. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,200 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Mass merchandisers and other retail stores nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for about $36. |
Description
This recall involves the short sleeve hoodie (Item number 11188SG) and the long sleeve hoodie (Item number 11218LG). The short sleeve hoodie has "Request" printed all over and was sold in olive green and light blue. The long sleeve hoodie has a butterfly design on the back of the hoodie and on the chest and was sold in white and olive green.
Hazard
The hoodies have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Request Jeans to receive a refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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