Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts – Strangulation Hazard (2008)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts. The hazard is: The sweatshirt jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to chi. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recalled hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring at the neck. They zip up the front, and are either blue with pink stripes on the sleeves with "Red Hot Chili Steppers" printed on the front or brown with blue stripes on the sleeves with "Powder Puffs Touch League" on the front. The sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes small, medium, large, and sizes 4, 5, 6, and 6X. "REBELETTE of Los Angeles" is printed on the collar label.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The sweatshirt jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the hood to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirt to either the place of purchase or to Rebelette International for a full refund.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026