Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Sold Exclusively at Marshalls Stores Recalled by Apollo Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #08177
Recall Date
2008-01-31
Manufacturer
AJBlue LLC, dba Apollo Jeans, of New York, N.Y.
Units Affected
About 14,000
Products Involved
Girls' Hooded Jackets
Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket's hood to eliminate the hazard, or return it for a full refund to either the place of purchase or Apollo Jeans.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Marshalls Stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $15.
Manufactured In
South Korea
Full Recall Description
The recalled velour jackets have a drawstring at the neck. The jackets are hooded, zip up the front, have a front pocket, and were sold with matching velour pants. The word "DIVA" with rhinestones is displayed across the front of the jackets. They were sold in children's sizes small, medium, large, extra-large and 4, 5, 6, and 6X and came in red, blue and beige colors. "Apollo Active Wear" and either style number 5033gk or 5033gg are printed on the jackets' neck tag.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28