High risk Recalled August 6, 2008 About 1,200 units Updated May 23, 2014

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard

Clothing & sleepwearStrangulation

The hazard

The hoodies have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Incidents reported: None reported.

What to do now

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Request Jeans to receive a refund.

Contact: For additional information, contact Request Jeans collect at (212) 302-0077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

About this recall

This recall involves the short sleeve hoodie (Item number 11188SG) and the long sleeve hoodie (Item number 11218LG). The short sleeve hoodie has "Request" printed all over and was sold in olive green and light blue. The long sleeve hoodie has a butterfly design on the back of the hoodie and on the chest and was sold in white and olive green.

Product photos

Recalled Sweatshirts
Recalled Sweatshirts
Recalled Sweatshirts
Recalled Sweatshirts

Photos: U.S. CPSC