CPSC recall 10-155, announced March 3, 2010, covers LELE Children's hooded sweatshirt sets with drawstrings (about 2,700 units). The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the product to the store where purchased for a refund. Recall contact: call (213) 745-8979, or go to www.leleforkids.com.
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The sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes 8 through 14, and have various character designs on the front including "Princess," "Prince" and "Champion." Style number 4282 is printed on the back of the tag attached to the label.
Which products are included?
This recall involves hooded sweatshirts sold under the "Maria Elena" and "Eddie" brand names. The sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes 8 through 14, and have various character designs on the front including "Princess," "Prince" and "Champion." Style number 4282 is printed on the back of the tag attached to the label.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the product to the store where purchased for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- LELE
- Manufacturer
- LELE & Company Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 10-155
- Units
- About 2,700
- Manufactured in
- Vietnam
- Sold at / sales period
- Frine Solarzvo and Toro Wholesale stores in California, El Carrusel and Hana Hosiery in Georgia, Lacala Design in Illinois, and La Revoltosa stores in Florida from August 2008 through August 2009 for between $6.50 and $9.
Children's hooded sweatshirt sets with drawstrings
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact LELE collect at (213) 745-8979 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.leleforkids.com
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