The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11713·Announced 2011-01-06

Lili Gaufrette Children's Hooded Cardigans Recalled for Strangulation Hazard

Jean Bourget Inc. is recalling Lili Gaufrette children's hooded cardigans with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Jean Bourget Inc. is recalling approximately 16 Lili Gaufrette children's hooded cardigans, model number G617093, due to a strangulation hazard. The cardigans feature a drawstring through the hood, which poses a risk to young children. The garments were sold in pink, brown, and black in children's sizes 4-14. Tags inside the garment print "LiLi Gaufrette MADE IN FRANCE," and the left front pocket tag prints "LiLi."

The recalled cardigans were sold from September 2008 to February 2010 at Patty Cake in Nashville, TN, as part of a 3-piece set for about $300.00, and at Shaindy's Children's Wear in Monsey, N.Y., as a single cardigan for about $60.00. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the cardigans to eliminate the hazard or return the product to JB Inc. for a full refund. For more information, contact JB Inc. at 212-279-7672 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://www.liligaufrette.com/.

The recalled product

Product
Children's hooded cardigans with drawstrings
Affected units
16

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.