Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Liberty Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 08146 · Dec 21, 2007 · Liberty Apparel Co. Inc.
12,000
units affected
12,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08146
- Date
- Dec 21, 2007
- Company
- Liberty Apparel Co. Inc.
- Units affected
- 12,000
- Product
- Jewel brand girls' hooded sweatshirts
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
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 can happen
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Marshalls and other specialty children's clothing retailers nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled jewel brand girls' hooded sweatshirts?
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.
What is the hazard?
The garments 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.