Boy's Warm-up Sets Recalled by Fashion Options Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 10047 · announced November 24, 2009 · Kt Group · 5,400 units affected
The product
This recall involves boy's hooded sweatshirts style B639BC in colors black, chocolate and charcoal. The velour sweatshirts were sold in sizes S, M, L, or XL and have the name "Beverly Hills Polo Club" on the hangtag and on the center back neck.
The hazard
The sweatshirts 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 to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment any Burlington Coat Factory store for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Burlington Coat Factory nationwide from September 2007 through October 2009. The sweatshirts sold for about $15.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Fashion Options collect at (212) 947-2223 between 8:30am and 5:30pm ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.fashionoptions.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.