Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rebelette International Due to Strangulation Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #08207
Recall Date
2008-03-05
Manufacturer
Rebelette International Trading Corp., of South El Monte, Calif.
Units Affected
About 4,800
Products Involved
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts
Hazard
The sweatshirt jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
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.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Marshalls Stores and specialty children's clothing retailers nationwide from July 2007 through September 2007 for about $15.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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.
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