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CPSCRecalled Aug 6, 2008 · #08357

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

Hazard

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

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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.

Product details

Product
Drawstring Hoodies
Type
Clothing (Children)
Manufacturer
Request Jeans, of New York, N.Y.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Mass merchandisers and other retail stores nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for about $36.
Made in
China

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice