Jewel Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
Liberty Apparel is recalling Jewel 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
Liberty Apparel Company is recalling Jewel girls' zippered, hooded sweatshirts with style number J2184SK. The recalled garments are available in red or white and feature small gold and silver hearts with arrows printed on them. The style number is printed on the tag sewn into the inside seam, and "Jewel" is printed on the neck tag. The sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes small, medium, large, extra-large, or sizes 4 through 16.
The recall is due to a strangulation hazard posed by the drawstring through the hood, which can entangle children. The source text states that no injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Approximately 2,300 units were sold at Marshalls, Burlington Coat Factory, and Rainbow Apparel from August 2007 through September 2009 for about $10 each.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of purchase or to Liberty Apparel Company for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can call Liberty Apparel Company collect at (212) 768-3030 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website.
The recalled product
- Product
- Jewel Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,300
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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