The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10250·Announced 2010-05-27

Lollytogs Recalls Children's Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazards

Lollytogs is recalling Rim Rocka and Pelle Pelle children's hooded jackets because drawstrings pose strangulation and entanglement risks to young 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/entanglement) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Lollytogs Ltd. is recalling approximately 23,000 units of Rim Rocka Boys' Hooded Jackets and Pelle Pelle Girls' Hooded Jackets. The recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on May 27, 2010, due to strangulation and entanglement hazards associated with the garments' drawstrings.

The recalled Rim Rocka jackets are black or navy blue with red and white or gray and white trim, featuring a large embroidered number on the front and an "RR" emblem on the left shoulder. The Pelle Pelle jackets are pink or white with bottle cap prints, featuring a zipper front and drawstrings attached at the waist. Both styles were sold in sizes 2T-14 at Burlington Coat Factory stores and various small retailers nationwide from February 2008 through September 2009 for about $14. The garments were manufactured in Pakistan and Bangladesh.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers are advised to immediately remove the drawstrings from the garments to eliminate the hazard or return the items to the place of purchase for a refund or credit. For more information, consumers can contact Lollytogs at (800) 637-9035 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.ltapparel.com.

The recalled product

Product
Rim Rocka Boys' Hooded Jackets and Pelle Pelle Girls' Hooded Jackets
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
23,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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