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Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled By Kids with Character Due to Strangulation Hazard

U.S. CPSCStrangulationAug 6, 2008
Recalled Jackets
Recalled Jackets
Recalled Jackets
Recalled Jackets

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

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either Marshall's retail store or Kids with Character for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recalled garments are Bongo Cheetah Girls' Jackets with style number 8N6003 and RN number 119132 printed on the care label. The jackets were sold in girls' sizes 4 through 6X.

Sold on

Marshalls stores nationwide from November 2007 through August 2008 for about $25.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Kids with Character collect at (212) 695-6343 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, 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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