CPSCGeneral Alert
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Due to ...
Published: August 6, 2008Recall ID: 08357Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The hoodies have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Drawstring Hoodies
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Childrens-Hooded-Sweatshirts-with-Drawstrings-Recalled-by-Request-Jeans-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard |
| Title | Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/3c4cc4b01c5a4516a9c53d22333bf3a5.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Sweatshirts |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/860aff7212b342b68d7e016617d1e247.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Sweatshirts |
| Hazards › Name | The hoodies have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Drawstring Hoodies |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,200 |
| Recall I D | 4395 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Mass merchandisers and other retail stores nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for about $36. |
| Recall Date | 2008-08-06T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 08357 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Request Jeans, of New York, N.Y. |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |