Boy's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings and Warm up Sets Recalled by Burlington Coat Factory Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 09289 · announced July 30, 2009 · Koman Sportswear · 13,300 units affected
The product
This recall involves boy's hooded sweatshirt Style No. 3650-B in colors black, brown, charcoal, heather gray and navy; and faux suede warm up sets Style No. B9560ST in colors black, brown and khaki. Both the sweatshirts and warm up sets have the style numbers and the name KOMAN printed on the hangtag on the center back neck, with sizes S, M, L, or XL.
The hazard
The sweatshirts and jackets to the warm up sets have drawstrings through the hoods, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts and jackets to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to any Burlington Coat Factory store for a refund or credit.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Burlington Coat Factory nationwide from September 2008 through June 2009. The sweatshirts sold for about $13 and warm up sets for $20.
Consumer contact: For additional information contact Burlington Coat Factory toll-free at (888) 223-2628 between 8:30 a.m. and 6p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.