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Product recall · CPSCMarch 3, 2010Highest risk
LELE & Company Children's Hooded Sweatshirt Sets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Strangulation risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,700
- Recall date
- March 3, 2010
- Brand
- LELE & Company Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
4282
Frine Solarzvo and Toro Wholesale stores in California, El Carrusel and Hana Hosiery in Georgia, Lacala Design in Illinois, and La Revoltosa stores in Florida from August 2008 through August 2009 for between $6.50 and $9.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “LELE & Company Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirt Sets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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