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Entrapment / StrangulationAugust 6, 2008CPSC #08357

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard

Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
1,200
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves the short sleeve hoodie (Item number 11188SG) and the long sleeve hoodie (Item number 11218LG). The short sleeve hoodie has "Request" printed all over and was sold in olive green and light blue. The long sleeve hoodie has a butterfly design on the back of the hoodie and on the chest and was sold in white and olive green.

Hazard

The hoodies have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Mass merchandisers and other retail stores nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for about $36.

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