LELE & Company Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirt Sets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 10155 · Mar 3, 2010 · LELE & Company
2,700
units affected
2,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10155
- Date
- Mar 3, 2010
- Company
- LELE & Company
- Units affected
- 2,700
- Product
- Children's hooded sweatshirt sets with drawstrings
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves hooded sweatshirts sold under the "Maria Elena" and "Eddie" brand names. The sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes 8 through 14, and have various character designs on the front including "Princess," "Prince" and "Champion." Style number 4282 is printed on the back of the tag attached to the label.
What can happen
The sweatshirts 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 sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the product to the store where purchased for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Frine Solarzvo and Toro Wholesale stores in California, El Carrusel and Hana Hosiery in Georgia, Lacala Design in Illinois, and La Revoltosa stores in Florida from August 2008 through August 2009 for between $6.50 and $9.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's hooded sweatshirt sets with drawstrings?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the product to the store where purchased for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The sweatshirts 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.