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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2008-03-05

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

Is my product affected?

Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Rebelette International has recalled girls' hooded sweatshirts due to drawstrings at the neck that pose a strangulation hazard to children. The recalled sweatshirts come in two styles: blue with pink stripes on the sleeves and "Red Hot Chili Steppers" printed on the front, or brown with blue stripes on the sleeves and "Powder Puffs Touch League" on the front. They were sold in children's sizes small, medium, large, and sizes 4, 5, 6, and 6X, with "REBELETTE of Los Angeles" printed on the collar label.

According to the recall notice, affected 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.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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