Girl's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Regaliti Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
CPSC recall 10160 · announced March 10, 2010 · Regaliti · 3,600 units affected
The product
This recall involves girl's cropped jackets in a velvet-like material with a hoodie that has a drawstring. The jackets were sold under the Betty Blue brand name in pink, red, blue and brown, and in children's sizes small through XL. Betty Blue Girls is printed on the hangtag on the neck.
The hazard
The jackets have a drawstring 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 Regaliti for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from November 2007 through September 2009 for about $4.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Regaliti collect at (212) 840-0202 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Wednesday through Friday or visit Burlington Coat Factory'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.