Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard

Active Recall Announced August 6, 2008 CPSC #08357

Quick answer

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard is CPSC recall #08357, announced on August 6, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the short sleeve hoodie (Item number 11188SG) and the long sleeve hoodie (Item number 11218LG). The short sleeve hoodie has "Request" printed all over and was sold in olive green and light blue. The long sleeve hoodie has a butterfly design on the back of the hoodie and on the chest and was sold in white and olive green. The remedy is consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to request jeans to receive a refund.. Affected brand: Request Jeans.

Hazard

This recall involves the short sleeve hoodie (Item number 11188SG) and the long sleeve hoodie (Item number 11218LG). The short sleeve hoodie has "Request" printed all over and was sold in olive green and light blue. The long sleeve hoodie has a butterfly design on the back of the hoodie and on the chest and was sold in white and olive green.

Affected products

Drawstring Hoodies

Recalled brands

Request Jeans

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Request Jeans to receive a refund.

Recall date

August 6, 2008

Categories

Clothing (Children)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08357?

CPSC recall #08357 covers Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 6, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the short sleeve hoodie (Item number 11188SG) and the long sleeve hoodie (Item number 11218LG). The short sleeve hoodie has "Request" printed all over and was sold in olive green and light blue. The long sleeve hoodie has a butterfly design on the back of the hoodie and on the chest and was sold in white and olive green.

What is the remedy for recall #08357?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08357 is consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to request jeans to receive a refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Childrens-Hooded-Sweatshirts-with-Drawstrings-Recalled-by-Request-Jeans-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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