The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08207·Announced 2008-03-05

Rebelette Recalls Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard

Rebelette International is recalling approximately 4,800 girls' hooded sweatshirts because the 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 strangulation hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Rebelette International Trading Corp. is recalling approximately 4,800 units of girls' hooded sweatshirts. The recalled products are zip-up jackets with a drawstring at the neck. They are available in two designs: blue with pink stripes and 'Red Hot Chili Steppers' printed on the front, or brown with blue stripes and 'Powder Puffs Touch League' on the front. The sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes small, medium, large, and 4, 5, 6, and 6X. The label on the collar reads 'REBELETTE of Los Angeles.'

The recall is due to a strangulation hazard posed by the drawstring through the hood to children. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. The products were manufactured in China and distributed by Rebelette International Trading Corp. of South El Monte, California.

The sweatshirts were sold at Marshalls Stores and specialty children's clothing retailers nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $15. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the hood to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirt to the place of purchase or to Rebelette International for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Rebelette International collect at (626) 448-9988 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
4,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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