Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Sold Exclusively at Marshalls Stores Recalled by Apollo Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 08177 · Jan 31, 2008 · AJBlue LLC, dba Apollo Jeans
14,000
units affected
14,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08177
- Date
- Jan 31, 2008
- Company
- AJBlue LLC, dba Apollo Jeans
- Units affected
- 14,000
- Product
- Girls' Hooded Jackets
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
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.
What can happen
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Marshalls Stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled girls' hooded jackets?
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.
What is the hazard?
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
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