Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 08357 · announced August 6, 2008 · Request Jeans · 1,200 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The hoodies have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Mass merchandisers and other retail stores nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for about $36.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Request Jeans collect at (212) 302-0077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.