CPSC recall 08-207, announced March 5, 2008, covers Rebelette International Trading Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts (about 4,800 units). The sweatshirt jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the hood to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirt to either the place of purchase or to Rebelette International for a full refund. Recall contact: call (626) 448-9988.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
"REBELETTE of Los Angeles" is printed on the collar label.
Which products are included?
The recalled hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring at the neck. They zip up the front, and are either blue with pink stripes on the sleeves with "Red Hot Chili Steppers" printed on the front or brown with blue stripes on the sleeves with "Powder Puffs Touch League" on the front. The sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes small, medium, large, and sizes 4, 5, 6, and 6X. "REBELETTE of Los Angeles" is printed on the collar label.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The sweatshirt jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the hood to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirt to either the place of purchase or to Rebelette International for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Rebelette International Trading
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 08-207
- Units
- About 4,800
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Marshalls Stores and specialty children's clothing retailers nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $15.
- Distributor
- Rebelette International Trading Corp., of South El Monte, Calif.
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Rebelette International collect at (626) 448-9988 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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