Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rebelette International Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 08207 · Mar 5, 2008 · Rebelette International Trading Corp.
4,800
units affected
4,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08207
- Date
- Mar 5, 2008
- Company
- Rebelette International Trading Corp.
- Units affected
- 4,800
- Product
- Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The recalled hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring at the neck. They zip up the front, and are either blue with pink stripes on the sleeves with "Red Hot Chili Steppers" printed on the front or brown with blue stripes on the sleeves with "Powder Puffs Touch League" on the front. The sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes small, medium, large, and sizes 4, 5, 6, and 6X. "REBELETTE of Los Angeles" is printed on the collar label.
What can happen
The sweatshirt jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the hood to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirt to either the place of purchase or to Rebelette International for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Marshalls Stores and specialty children's clothing retailers nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled girls' hooded sweatshirts?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the hood to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirt to either the place of purchase or to Rebelette International for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The sweatshirt jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses 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.