CPSCGeneral Alert
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Liberty Apparel Due to St...
Published: December 21, 2007Recall ID: 08146Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
The Jewel brand girls' zippered hoodie sweatshirts have various designs on the front, and were sold in two styles: the "Big Heart" zip-up long sleeve hoodie sweatshirts (style #J2173k/sk) in black, light pink and purple colors, and the "Small Stars" long sleeve hoodie jacket sweatshirts (style #J2174k/sk) in green, khaki, navy and orange colors. Both styles were sold in small, medium, large, extra-large sizes.
Affected Products
Jewel brand girls' hooded sweatshirts
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Girls-Hooded-Sweatshirts-with-Drawstrings-Recalled-by-Liberty-Apparel-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard |
| Title | Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Liberty Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/333a771b77054c76b5b3f66ab6bf81a9.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Sweatshirt |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f2b0635acaf74c1f8396bfb398fedb6b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Sweatshirt |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d328ab2d0ce443e393e20105f435f528.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Sweatshirt |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a8e6450fe1ff474ab03b030fbe18500d.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Sweatshirt |
| Hazards › Name | The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Jewel brand girls' hooded sweatshirts |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 12,000 |
| Recall I D | 4165 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to either the place of purchase or Liberty Apparel for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Marshalls and other specialty children's clothing retailers nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $10. |
| Recall Date | 2007-12-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Jewel brand girls' zippered hoodie sweatshirts have various designs on the front, and were sold in two styles: the "Big Heart" zip-up long sleeve hoodie sweatshirts (style #J2173k/sk) in black, light pink and purple colors, and the "Small Stars" long sleeve hoodie jacket sweatshirts (style #J2174k/sk) in green, khaki, navy and orange colors. Both styles were sold in small, medium, large, extra-large sizes. |
| Distributors › Name | Liberty Apparel Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y. |
| Recall Number | 08146 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, call Liberty Apparel Co. collect at (212) 768-3030 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | India |