Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rebelette International Due to Strangulation Hazard

The recalled hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring at the neck. They zip up the front, and are either blue with pink stripes on the sleeves with "Red Hot Chili Steppers" printed on the front or brown with blue stripes on the sleeves with "Powder Puffs Touch League" on the front. The sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes small, medium, large, and sizes 4, 5, 6, and 6X. "REBELETTE of Los Angeles" is printed on the collar label.. Recalled by Rebelette International Trading Corp., of South El Monte, Calif.. Units affected: About 4,800.

The sweatshirt jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the hood to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirt to either the place of purchase or to Rebelette International for a full refund.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 5, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08207.