CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • January 31, 2008

Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Sold Exclusively at Marshalls Stores Recalled by Apollo Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

For additional information, call Apollo Jeans collect at (212) 398-6585 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m ET Monday through Friday.

Recall Details

Sold At
Marshalls Stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $15.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
08177

Product Information

Product Name
Girls' Hooded Jackets
Product Type
Clothing (Children)
Number of Units
About 14,000
Distributed By
AJBlue LLC, dba Apollo Jeans, of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured In
South Korea

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (212) 398-6585
Full Contact Information

For additional information, call Apollo Jeans collect at (212) 398-6585 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m ET Monday through Friday.