Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Liberty Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 08-146 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 21, 2007
- Brand
- Liberty Apparel
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Jewel brand girls' hooded sweatshirts
- Hazard
- Strangulation Hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Units
- About 12,000
- Made in
- India
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Jewel brand girls' hooded sweatshirts · About 12,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Marshalls and other specialty children's clothing retailers nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $10.; Liberty Apparel Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y..
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.
Recall history and context
Liberty Apparel appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Jewel brand girls' hooded sweatshirts (About 12,000 units). 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.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Strangulation Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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- Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Liberty Apparel
March 24, 2010 · Liberty Apparel · Clothing and accessoriesThis recall involves the Jewel girls' zippered, hooded sweatshirts with style number J2184SK. The sweatshirts come in red or white and have small gold and silver hearts…
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.