Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Sold Exclusively at Marshalls Stores Recalled by Apollo Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-01-31 · 08177
Hazards
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Recall
Number
08177
Date
2008-01-31
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Girls' Hooded Jackets
Companies
Retailer(s)
Marshalls Stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $15.
Distributor(s)
AJBlue LLC, dba Apollo Jeans, of New York, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
South Korea
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.