JB Inc. Recalls Lili Gaufrette Children's Hooded Cardigans with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 11713 · Jan 6, 2011 · JB Inc.
16
units affected
16
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11713
- Date
- Jan 6, 2011
- Company
- JB Inc.
- Units affected
- 16
- Product
- Children's hooded cardigans with drawstrings
- Product type
- Outerwear
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves hooded cardigans sold under the "Lili Gaufrette" brand name, model number G617093 and named the LEPARIGO cardigan. The cardigans were sold in pink, brown and black, and in children's sizes 4-14. "LiLi Gaufrette MADE IN FRANCE" is printed on the tag sewn inside the garment, and "LiLi" is printed on the tag sewn onto the left front pocket.
What can happen
The cardigans have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the cardigans to eliminate the hazard or return the product to JB Inc. for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Patty Cake in Nashville, TN, as part of a 3 piece set for about $300.00, and Shaindy's Children's Wear in Monsey, N.Y. as a cardigan for about $60.00 from September 2008 to February 2010.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's hooded cardigans with drawstrings?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the cardigans to eliminate the hazard or return the product to JB Inc. for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The cardigans have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young 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.