Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Sold Exclusively at Marshalls Stores Recalled by Apollo Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard
Girls’ Hooded Jackets
Date of Recall
2008-01-31CPSC Release Number
08-177Manufactured In
KoreaCompany Phone Number
(212) 398-6585 (Collect)Units
About 14,000Distributor
AJBlue LLC, dba Apollo Jeans, of New York, N.Y.Sold By
Marshalls Stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $15.Problem/Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses 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 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.Remedy
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.Consumer Contact
For additional information, call Apollo Jeans collect at (212) 398-6585 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m ET Monday through Friday.Recall Comments
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