Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled By Kids with Character Due to Strangulation Hazard
BongoCheetah Girls Jackets
Date of Recall
2008-08-06CPSC Release Number
08-356Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(212) 695-6342Units
About 1,200Distributor
Kids with Character LLC, of New York, N.Y.Sold By
Marshalls stores nationwide from November 2007 through August 2008 for about $25.Problem/Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.Description
The recalled garments are Bongo Cheetah Girls Jackets with style number 8N6003 and RN number 119132 printed on the care label. The jackets were sold in girls sizes 4 through 6X.Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either Marshall’s retail store or Kids with Character for a full refund.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Kids with Character collect at (212) 695-6343 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.Recall Comments
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