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CPSC recall · Reported March 5, 2008

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

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

Recall #
08207
Affected scope
About 4,800
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Rebelette International Trading Corp., of South El Monte, Calif. recalled The recalled hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring at the neck. They zip up the front, and….

Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rebelette International Due to Str… was recalled by Rebelette International Trading Corp., of South El Monte, Calif. in March 5, 2008. Reason: The sweatshirt jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the hood to eliminate the hazard …. Verify recall #08207 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Rebelette International Trading Corp., of South El Monte, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The sweatshirt jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children..

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08207 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 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.

Reason for recall

The sweatshirt 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 hood to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirt to either the place of purchase or to Rebelette International for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 08207
Date reported March 5, 2008
Date initiated March 5, 2008
Recalling firm Rebelette International Trading Corp., of South El Monte, Calif.
Affected scope About 4,800
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 hood to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirt to either the p…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.
Why was this product recalled?
The sweatshirt jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 5, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08207.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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