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Entrapment / StrangulationMarch 5, 2008CPSC #08207

Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rebelette International Due to Strangulation Hazard

Brand
Unknown
Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
4,800
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The sweatshirt jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Marshalls Stores and specialty children's clothing retailers nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $15.

Photos

Powder Puffs Touch League Sweatshirt frontPowder Puffs Touch League Sweatshirt backRed Hot Chili Peppers Sweatshirt frontRed Hot Chili Peppers Sweatshirt back
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