Maeli Rose Recalls Girls' Hoodies Due to a Strangulation Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The hoodies have a drawstring inside the lining of the hood that surrounds the face which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the girls' blush hoodie sizes 2T-6X, made of 62% polyester, 35% cotton and 3% spandex. The garment comes in blush/pink and has a lace decoration strip around the hood opening. There is a white drawstring inside the hood lining that surrounds the face. There is a zipper on the front with a pocket on each side. The pocket openings and sleeves are decorated with a lace strip. The name Just Fab Girls is sewn into the label of the neck. There is also a label sewn into the side seam that reads "RN #137339" and "Made in China."
Affected Products
Girl's Hoodies
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Maeli-Rose-Recalls-Girls-Hoodies |
| Title | Maeli Rose Recalls Girls' Hoodies Due to a Strangulation Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16024.Girlsblushhoodie.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Girls’ blush hoodie jacket |
| Hazards › Name | The hoodies have a drawstring inside the lining of the hood that surrounds the face which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Girl's Hoodies |
| Products › Type | Outerwear |
| Products › Category I D | 67596 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,200 |
| Recall I D | 6559 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled hoodie away from children and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Children's boutiques and other specialty retail stores nationwide from July 2013 through December 2013 for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2015-10-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the girls' blush hoodie sizes 2T-6X, made of 62% polyester, 35% cotton and 3% spandex. The garment comes in blush/pink and has a lace decoration strip around the hood opening. There is a white drawstring inside the hood lining that surrounds the face. There is a zipper on the front with a pocket on each side. The pocket openings and sleeves are decorated with a lace strip. The name Just Fab Girls is sewn into the label of the neck. There is also a label sewn into the side seam that reads "RN #137339" and "Made in China." |
| Distributors › Name | Maeli Rose, of Arcadia, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 16024 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Maeli Rose at 626-701-7575 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.maelirose.com and click on the Recall tab located at the top of the homepage for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-10-29T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |