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Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Sold Exclusively at Marshalls Stores Reca...

Published: January 31, 2008Recall ID: 08177Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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

Product Description & Identification

The recalled velour jackets have a drawstring at the neck. The jackets are hooded, zip up the front, have a front pocket, and were sold with matching velour pants. The word "DIVA" with rhinestones is displayed across the front of the jackets. They were sold in children's sizes small, medium, large, extra-large and 4, 5, 6, and 6X and came in red, blue and beige colors. "Apollo Active Wear" and either style number 5033gk or 5033gg are printed on the jackets' neck tag.

Affected Products

Girls' Hooded Jackets

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Girls-Hooded-Jackets-with-Drawstrings-Sold-Exclusively-at-Marshalls-Stores-Recalled-by-Apollo-Jeans-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard
TitleGirls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Sold Exclusively at Marshalls Stores Recalled by Apollo Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/84ec69c6bf3f4c37b92e497717def00b.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled Hooded Jacket
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6929f2f073a04b3ab735e17f709de543.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionMatching Velour Pants
Hazards › NameThe jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Injuries › NameNone reported.
Products › NameGirls' Hooded Jackets
Products › TypeClothing (Children)
Products › Category I D1887
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 14,000
Recall I D4192
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket's hood to eliminate the hazard, or return it for a full refund to either the place of purchase or Apollo Jeans.
Retailers › NameMarshalls Stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $15.
Recall Date2008-01-31T00:00:00
DescriptionThe recalled velour jackets have a drawstring at the neck. The jackets are hooded, zip up the front, have a front pocket, and were sold with matching velour pants. The word "DIVA" with rhinestones is displayed across the front of the jackets. They were sold in children's sizes small, medium, large, extra-large and 4, 5, 6, and 6X and came in red, blue and beige colors. "Apollo Active Wear" and either style number 5033gk or 5033gg are printed on the jackets' neck tag.
Distributors › NameAJBlue LLC, dba Apollo Jeans, of New York, N.Y.
Recall Number08177
Consumer ContactFor additional information, call Apollo Jeans collect at (212) 398-6585 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m ET Monday through Friday.
Last Publish Date2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountrySouth Korea