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Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Jerry Leigh of California Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled February 4, 2009 Source: CPSC Children's clothing

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Brand: Jerry Leigh
Product: Harajuku Lovers Hooded Jackets
Units: 1200
Sold at: Nordstrom's, Macy's, and other retailers nationwide from August 2008 through January 2009 for about $75.

Photo of the recalled Harajuku Lovers Hooded Jackets from the CPSC notice — Photo from the CPSC notice.

Understand the issue

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

This recall involves the Harajuku Lovers Hooded Jackets with the RSL Hoodie & Lovers Leopard styles. The RSL Hoodie style has numerous pictures of girls riding motor scooters and the words "ready steady love" printed on it. The Lovers Leopard style has a leopard design in gray and black. "Harajuku Lovers" is printed on a tag sawn next to the care label.

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What to do

Contact the company for a refund.

Consumers should immediately remove the ties from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Jerry Leigh of California for a full refund.

For additional information contact Jerry Leigh of California toll-free at (877) 800-0824, ext. 122, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST.

Read the official CPSC notice →

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, record 5046. Synced 2026-10-19. Recalls can be updated after they are announced; the official notice is the authority.