CPSCDecember 21, 2007

Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by

Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Liberty Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard

Why was Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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. 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.

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Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Jewel brand girls' hooded sweatshirts
Company
Liberty Apparel Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 12,000
Sold at
Marshalls and other specialty children's clothing retailers nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $10.
Recall date
December 21, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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