Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Jerry Leigh of California Due to Strangulation Hazard

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-02-04). Hazards: strangulation. About 1,200 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`09094`
Published	2009-02-04
Last updated	2014-05-23
Product category	Clothing (Children)
Products	Harajuku Lovers Hooded Jackets
Firm named in the title	Jerry Leigh of California
Firms	Jerry Leigh of California Inc., of Van Nuys, Calif. (distributor)
Manufactured in	China
Units (US)	1,200
Hazard classes	strangulation
Remedy classes	refund
Sold	Nordstrom's, Macy's, and other retailers nationwide from August 2008 through January 2009 for about $75.

Description

This recall involves the Harajuku Lovers Hooded Jackets with the RSL Hoodie & Lovers Leopard styles. The RSL Hoodie style has numerous pictures of girls riding motor scooters and the words "ready steady love" printed on it. The Lovers Leopard style has a leopard design in gray and black. "Harajuku Lovers" is printed on a tag sawn next to the care label.

Hazard

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the ties from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Jerry Leigh of California for a full refund.

Incidents and injuries

None reported.

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