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Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled By Kids with Character Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recall 08-356 · August 6, 2008 · Kids with Character

What to doConsumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either Marshall's retail store or Kids with Character for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-356 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 6, 2008
Brand
Kids with Character
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Bongo Cheetah Girls' Jackets
Hazard
Strangulation Hazard
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Units
About 1,200
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

The recalled garments are Bongo Cheetah Girls' Jackets with style number 8N6003 and RN number 119132 printed on the care label. The jackets were sold in girls' sizes 4 through 6X.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Bongo Cheetah Girls' Jackets · About 1,200 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Marshalls stores nationwide from November 2007 through August 2008 for about $25.; Kids with Character LLC, of New York, N.Y..

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Kids with Character collect at (212) 695-6343 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

Recall history and context

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?

Bongo Cheetah Girls' Jackets (About 1,200 units). The recalled garments are Bongo Cheetah Girls' Jackets with style number 8N6003 and RN number 119132 printed on the care label.

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 from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either Marshall's retail store or Kids with Character for a full refund.

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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.