Children's Hooded Jackets Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory Recalled by Franshaw Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 10143 · announced February 18, 2010 · Franshaw · 2,400 units affected
The product
This recall involves Blue Heart and Just a Girl brand children's sweatshirts. The Blue Heart sweatshirts are olive and pink, and have style number 48053. The Just a Girl sweatshirts were sold in light blue, and have style number 48052. RN 87888 is printed in the center of the back neck. The sweatshirts were sold in sizes 4 to 6X.
The hazard
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory or to Franshaw Inc. for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from September 2006 through September 2009 for about $10.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Franshaw Inc. at (800) 477-3274 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.