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RDG Global Recalls Girls’ Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom

Recall 17-106 · March 9, 2017 · RDG Global

What to doConsumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garment to eliminate the hazard or contact RDG Global or Nordstrom for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
17-106 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 9, 2017
Brand
RDG Global
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Girls' hooded sweatshirts
Hazard
Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 2,600
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
March 9, 2017

What was recalled

This recall involves RDG Global girls' olive green-colored hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings inside the lining of the hood. The sweatshirts are polyester and spandex with a sherpa-lined hood. There is an asymmetric zipper on the front of the garment. They were sold in girls' sizes S (6-7), M (8-10), and L (12). A blue size label with "Freshman 1996" and "Made in China" is located at the center back neck of the sweatshirts. Another label in the neck seam has the words RDG Global LLC and VB740 and 8K80375N. A label in the side seam has the care instructions and RN# 146919.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Girls' hooded sweatshirts · About 2,600 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Nordstrom stores nationwide and online at www.Nordstrom.com from November 2016 through January 2017 for about $60.; RDG Global LLC, of New York.

Consumer contact

RDG Global at (844) 851-9979 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.rdgglobal.nyc and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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?

Girls' hooded sweatshirts (About 2,600 units). This recall involves RDG Global girls' olive green-colored hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings inside the lining of the hood.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garment to eliminate the hazard or contact RDG Global or Nordstrom 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 March 9, 2017. 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.