AJBlue LLC, dba Apollo Jeans · Recalled
Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Sold Exclusively at Marshalls Stores Recalled by Apollo Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
- Units
- About 14,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $15
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Marshalls Stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $15.
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Made in
- South Korea
- Recalled by
- AJBlue LLC, dba Apollo Jeans, of New York, N.Y.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
For additional information, call Apollo Jeans collect at (212) 398-6585 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JAN 31 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
