LELE & Company Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirt Sets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
What's being recalled
Children's hooded sweatshirt sets with drawstrings
Units: About 2,700
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.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
None reported.
What CPSC says 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.
How to contact the company
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
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 10155, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.