High risk Recalled March 3, 2010 About 2,700 units Updated May 23, 2014

LELE & Company Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirt Sets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Clothing & sleepwearStrangulation

The hazard

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young 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 product to the store where purchased for a refund.

Contact: For additional information, contact LELE collect at (213) 745-8979 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.leleforkids.com

About this recall

This recall involves hooded sweatshirts sold under the "Maria Elena" and "Eddie" brand names. The sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes 8 through 14, and have various character designs on the front including "Princess," "Prince" and "Champion." Style number 4282 is printed on the back of the tag attached to the label.

Product photos

Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt Set
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt Set

Photos: U.S. CPSC