Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Liberty Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled December 21, 2007 · CPSC recall 08146 · Girls'

Hazard

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 12,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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.

What to do

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.

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.

Product

Jewel brand girls' hooded sweatshirts

Distributed by

Liberty Apparel Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y.

Retailers

Marshalls and other specialty children's clothing retailers nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $10.

Made in

India

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →