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Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Jerry Leigh of California Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled February 4, 2009 · CPSC recall 09094

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the ties from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Jerry Leigh of California for a full refund.

Units

1200

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves the Harajuku Lovers Hooded Jackets with the RSL Hoodie & Lovers Leopard styles. The RSL Hoodie style has numerous pictures of girls riding motor scooters and the words "ready steady love" printed on it. The Lovers Leopard style has a leopard design in gray and black. "Harajuku Lovers" is printed on a tag sawn next to the care label.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the ties from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Jerry Leigh of California for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information contact Jerry Leigh of California toll-free at (877) 800-0824, ext. 122, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST.

Product

Harajuku Lovers Hooded Jackets

Distributed by

Jerry Leigh of California Inc., of Van Nuys, Calif.

Retailers

Nordstrom's, Macy's, and other retailers nationwide from August 2008 through January 2009 for about $75.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →