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

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

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

Hazard

The hoodies 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 the place of purchase or to Request Jeans to receive a refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Request Jeans collect at (212) 302-0077 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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