Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Liberty Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-03-24). Hazards: strangulation. About 2,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10178 |
| Published | 2010-03-24 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Jewel Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings |
| Firm named in the title | Liberty Apparel |
| Firms | Liberty Apparel Company, Inc., New York, N.Y. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | India |
| Units (US) | 2,300 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Marshalls, Burlington Coat Factory and Rainbow Apparel from August 2007 through September 2009 for about $10. |
Description
This recall involves the Jewel girls' zippered, hooded sweatshirts with style number J2184SK. The sweatshirts come in red or white and have small gold and silver hearts with arrows printed on them. The style number is printed on the tag that is sewn on the inside seam of the sweatshirts and "Jewel" is printed on the neck tag. They were sold in children's sizes small, medium, large, extra-large sizes or sizes 4 through 16.
Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of purchase or to Liberty Apparel Company for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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