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Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Jerry Leigh of California Due to Strangulation Hazard

  • Recalled Harajuku Lovers Hooded Jacket
  • Recalled Harajuku Lovers Hooded Jacket
Name of Product:
Harajuku Lovers Hooded Jackets
Hazard:

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
February 04, 2009
Units:

1,200

Consumer Contact

For additional information contact Jerry Leigh of California toll-free at (877) 800-0824, ext. 122, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves the Harajuku Lovers Hooded Jackets with the RSL Hoodie & Lovers Leopard styles. The RSL Hoodie style has numerous pictures of girls riding motor scooters and the words "ready steady love" printed on it. The Lovers Leopard style has a leopard design in grey and black."Harajuku Lovers" is printed on a tag sawn next to the care label.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately remove the ties from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Jerry Leigh of California for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Nordstrom, Macy's, and other retailers nationwide from August 2008 through January 2009 for about $75.
Distributor(s):
Jerry Leigh of California Inc., of Van Nuys, Calif.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
09-094

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