LELE & Co. is recalling about 2,700 children's hooded sweatshirts. he sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
This recall involves hooded sweatshirts sold under the Maria Elena and Eddie brand names. The sweatshirts were sold in childrens 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 sweatshirts were sold at Dds Discount, Frine Solarzvo and Toro Wholesale stores in California, El Carrusel and Hana Hosiery in Georgia, Lacala Design in Illinois, and La Revoltosa stores in Florida from August 2008 through August 2009 for between $6.50 and $9. They were made in Vietnam.
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.
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 firms Web site at www.leleforkids.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
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