The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07158·Announced 2007-04-17

Life is good Children's Sweatshirts Recalled for Strangulation Hazard

RedEnvelope is recalling Life is good children's sweatshirts because hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (strangulation hazard) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

RedEnvelope Inc. is recalling approximately 1,200 Life is good® children's sweatshirts. The garments feature drawstrings through the hood, which pose a strangulation hazard to children.

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) in dark and light blue colors. The products were manufactured in China and imported by Independent Trading Co. of San Clemente, California.

The sweatshirts were sold online at www.RedEnvelope.com from March 2006 through March 2007 for about $35 each. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can contact RedEnvelope Inc. toll-free at (877) 733-3683 or visit www.RedEnvelope.com for information on returning the sweatshirts for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Life is good® Children's Sweatshirts
Affected units
1,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.