Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Jerry Leigh of California Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 09094 · Feb 4, 2009 · Jerry Leigh
1,200
units affected
1,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09094
- Date
- Feb 4, 2009
- Company
- Jerry Leigh
- Units affected
- 1,200
- Product
- Harajuku Lovers Hooded Jackets
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves the Harajuku Lovers Hooded Jackets with the RSL Hoodie & Lovers Leopard styles. The RSL Hoodie style has numerous pictures of girls riding motor scooters and the words "ready steady love" printed on it. The Lovers Leopard style has a leopard design in gray and black. "Harajuku Lovers" is printed on a tag sawn next to the care label.
What can happen
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the ties from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Jerry Leigh of California for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Nordstrom's, Macy's, and other retailers nationwide from August 2008 through January 2009 for about $75.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled harajuku lovers hooded jackets?
Consumers should immediately remove the ties from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Jerry Leigh of California for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.