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

U.S. CPSCStrangulationMar 5, 2008
Powder Puffs Touch League Sweatshirt front
Powder Puffs Touch League Sweatshirt front
Powder Puffs Touch League Sweatshirt back
Powder Puffs Touch League Sweatshirt back
Red Hot Chili Peppers Sweatshirt front
Red Hot Chili Peppers Sweatshirt front
Red Hot Chili Peppers Sweatshirt back
Red Hot Chili Peppers Sweatshirt back

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the hood to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirt to either the place of purchase or to Rebelette International for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Rebelette International collect at (626) 448-9988 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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