Life is good® Children's Sweatshirts Recalled by RedEnvelope; Garments Have Drawstrings, Pose Strangulation Hazard
Recall 07158 · Apr 17, 2007 · Independent Trading Co.
1,200
units affected
1,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07158
- Date
- Apr 17, 2007
- Company
- Independent Trading Co.
- Units affected
- 1,200
- Product
- Life is good® Children's Sweatshirts
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The recalled sweatshirts have "LIFE IS GOOD" written on the front in sewn-on letters. They were sold in children's sizes small (6-8), medium (10) and large (12) with drawstrings through the hood. Sweatshirt colors include dark and light blue.
What can happen
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can get information about returning the sweatshirts for a full refund, by contacting RedEnvelope Inc.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- www.RedEnvelope.com from March 2006 through March 2007 for about $35.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled life is good® children's sweatshirts?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can get information about returning the sweatshirts for a full refund, by contacting RedEnvelope Inc.
What is the hazard?
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing 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.