CPSC recall 07-158, announced April 17, 2007, covers Independent Trading Life is good® Children's Sweatshirts (about 1,200 units). The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Recall contact: call (877) 733-3683, or go to www.RedEnvelope.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled sweatshirts have "LIFE IS GOOD" written on the front in sewn-on letters. They were sold in children's sizes small (6-8), medium (10) and large (12) with drawstrings through the hood. Sweatshirt colors include dark and light blue.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can get information about returning the sweatshirts for a full refund, by contacting RedEnvelope Inc.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Independent Trading
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 07-158
- Units
- About 1,200
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- www.RedEnvelope.com from March 2006 through March 2007 for about $35.
- Importer
- Independent Trading Co. of San Clemente, California
Life is good® Children's Sweatshirts
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information, call RedEnvelope Inc. toll-free at (877) 733-3683 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.RedEnvelope.com
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