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Product Recall Number: 08-146

Why was Jewel brand girls' hooded sweatshirts recalled?

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

Jewel brand girls' hooded sweatshirts
Here's product recall specific data for Jewel brand girls' hooded sweatshirts.

  • Product Recall Number: 08-146

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-12-20

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Jewel brand girls' hooded sweatshirts

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Liberty Apparel Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 12,000 Jewel brand girls' hooded sweatshirts. The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.Name of Product: Jewel brand girls' hooded sweatshirtsUnits: About 12,000Distributor: Liberty Apparel Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y.Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The Jewel brand girls' zippered hoodie sweatshirts have various designs on the front, and were sold in two styles: the "Big Heart" zip-up long sleeve hoodie sweatshirts (style #J2173k/sk) in black, light pink and purple colors, and the "Small Stars" long sleeve hoodie jacket sweatshirts (style #J2174k/sk) in green, khaki, navy and orange colors. Both styles were sold in small, medium, large, extra-large sizes.Sold at: Marshalls and other specialty children's clothing retailers nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $10.Manufactured in: IndiaRemedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to either the place of purchase or Liberty Apparel for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Liberty Apparel Co. collect at (212) 768-3030 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.Note: CPSC was notified about these garments by the Wisconsin Department of Consumer Protection.

  • Hazard Description: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund, Replace

  • Units: About 12,000

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to either the place of purchase or Liberty Apparel for a full refund.

  • Sold At: Marshalls and other specialty children's clothing retailers nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $10.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: Liberty Apparel Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y.

  • Manufactured In: India

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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