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Drawstring Hoodies

Class II - Moderate
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: August 6, 2008 Request Jeans, of New York, N.Y. Other Consumer Products Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 1,200)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
Request Jeans, of New York, N.Y.
Reason for Recall:
The hoodies have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Classification:
Class II - Moderate

Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
The hoodies have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Request Jeans to receive a refund.

Product Images

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Product Information

Full Description:

This recall involves the short sleeve hoodie (Item number 11188SG) and the long sleeve hoodie (Item number 11218LG). The short sleeve hoodie has "Request" printed all over and was sold in olive green and light blue. The long sleeve hoodie has a butterfly design on the back of the hoodie and on the chest and was sold in white and olive green.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 1,200)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 08357