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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,
in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a
voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise
instructed.
Name of Product: Jewel brand girls' hooded
sweatshirts
Units: About 12,000
Distributor: Liberty Apparel Co. Inc., of New York,
N.Y.
Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the
hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In
February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent
children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and
waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and
sweatshirts.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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.
Sold at: Marshalls and other specialty children's
clothing retailers nationwide from August 2007 through November
2007 for about $10.
Manufactured in: India
Remedy: 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.
Consumer 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.
Note: CPSC was notified about these garments by the
Wisconsin Department of Consumer Protection.
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