CPSC recall 08-356, announced August 6, 2008, covers Kids with Character Bongo Cheetah Girls' Jackets (about 1,200 units). The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (212) 695-6343.
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The recalled garments are Bongo Cheetah Girls' Jackets with style number 8N6003 and RN number 119132 printed on the care label.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose 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, or return the garment to either Marshall's retail store or Kids with Character for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kids with Character
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 08-356
- Units
- About 1,200
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Marshalls stores nationwide from November 2007 through August 2008 for about $25.
- Distributor
- Kids with Character LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Bongo Cheetah Girls' Jackets
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Kids with Character collect at (212) 695-6343 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
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