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RecalledCPSC · January 6, 2011 Children's clothing, sleepwear & shoes

JB Inc. Recalls Lili Gaufrette Children's Hooded Cardigans with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

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What's being recalled

Children's hooded cardigans with drawstrings

Units: About 16

This recall involves hooded cardigans sold under the "Lili Gaufrette" brand name, model number G617093 and named the LEPARIGO cardigan. The cardigans were sold in pink, brown and black, and in children's sizes 4-14. "LiLi Gaufrette MADE IN FRANCE" is printed on the tag sewn inside the garment, and "LiLi" is printed on the tag sewn onto the left front pocket.

The problem, in CPSC's words

The cardigans 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

Refund

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the cardigans to eliminate the hazard or return the product to JB Inc. for a full refund.

How to contact the company

For more information, contact JB Inc. at 212-279-7672 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at http://www.liligaufrette.com/

Open the official CPSC notice

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 11713, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.