CPSC recall · Reported January 31, 2008
Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Sold Exclusively at Marshalls Stores Recalled by Apollo Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
AJBlue LLC, dba Apollo Jeans, of New York, N.y. recalled The recalled velour jackets have a drawstring at the neck. The jackets are hooded, zip up….
Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Sold Exclusively at Marshalls Stores Recalled by A… was recalled by AJBlue LLC, dba Apollo Jeans, of New York, N.y. in January 31, 2008. Reason: The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket's hood to eliminate th…. Verify recall #08177 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
AJBlue LLC, dba Apollo Jeans, of New York, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children..
- None
- agency class
- January 31, 2008
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08177 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled velour jackets have a drawstring at the neck. The jackets are hooded, zip up the front, have a front pocket, and were sold with matching velour pants. The word "DIVA" with rhinestones is displayed across the front of the jackets. They were sold in children's sizes small, medium, large, extra-large and 4, 5, 6, and 6X and came in red, blue and beige colors. "Apollo Active Wear" and either style number 5033gk or 5033gg are printed on the jackets' neck tag.
Reason for recall
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket's hood to eliminate the hazard, or return it for a full refund to either the place of purchase or Apollo Jeans.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08177 |
| Date reported | January 31, 2008 |
| Date initiated | January 31, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | AJBlue LLC, dba Apollo Jeans, of New York, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 14,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket's hood to eliminate the hazard, or return it for a full refund…
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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