CPSCJanuary 31, 2008

Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Sold Exclusively recall

Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Sold Exclusively at Marshalls Stores Recalled by Apollo Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard

Why was Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Sold Exclusively recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket's hood to eliminate the hazard, or return it for a full refund to either the place of purchase or Apollo Jeans. Contact: For additional information, call Apollo Jeans collect at (212) 398-6585 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m ET Monday through Friday.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

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
Girls' Hooded Jackets
Company
AJBlue LLC, dba Apollo Jeans, of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 14,000
Sold at
Marshalls Stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $15.
Recall date
January 31, 2008
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled velour jackets have a drawstring at the neck. The jackets are hooded, zip up the front, have a front pocket, and were sold with matching velour pants. The word "DIVA" with rhinestones is displayed across the front of the jackets. They were sold in children's sizes small, medium, large, extra-large and 4, 5, 6, and 6X and came in red, blue and beige colors. "Apollo Active Wear" and either style number 5033gk or 5033gg are printed on the jackets' neck tag.

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