Request Jeans · Recalled
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard
The hoodies have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
- Units
- About 1,200
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $36
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Mass merchandisers and other retail stores nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for about $36.
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Request Jeans, of New York, N.Y.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to 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.
For additional information, contact Request Jeans collect at (212) 302-0077 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 AUG 06 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
