CPSCGeneral Alert
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Girls-Hooded-Jackets-with-Drawstrings-Sold-Exclusively-at-Marshalls-Stores-Recalled-by-Apollo-Jeans-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard |
| Title | Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Sold Exclusively at Marshalls Stores Recalled by Apollo Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/84ec69c6bf3f4c37b92e497717def00b.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Hooded Jacket |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6929f2f073a04b3ab735e17f709de543.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Matching Velour Pants |
| Hazards › Name | The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Girls' Hooded Jackets |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 14,000 |
| Recall I D | 4192 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers 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 › Name | Marshalls Stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $15. |
| Recall Date | 2008-01-31T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | AJBlue LLC, dba Apollo Jeans, of New York, N.Y. |
| Recall Number | 08177 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, call Apollo Jeans collect at (212) 398-6585 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | South Korea |