The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08103·Announced 2007-11-27

Bon-Ton Recalls Children's Hooded Jackets for Strangulation Hazard

Bon-Ton is recalling about 3,240 children's fleece hooded zip-up jackets with neck drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a strangulation hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc. is recalling approximately 3,240 units of children's fleece hooded zip-up jackets with neck drawstrings. The recalled garments are for boys ages 8-20, made under the "Burnside" brand, and available in small, medium, large, and X-large sizes. The jackets feature various front designs and have "RN # 39209" printed on the tag. The products were manufactured in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan.

The recall is issued because the garments have a drawstring through the hood, which poses a strangulation hazard to children. The source text states that no injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The jackets were sold at Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson Pirie Scott, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's, and Younkers stores nationwide, as well as Parisian stores in the Detroit area, from August 2007 through October 2007. The selling price ranged between $18 and $30. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment for a refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Bon-Ton toll-free at (866) 798-2875 or visit www.bonton.com.

The recalled product

Product
Children's fleece hooded zip-up jackets with neck drawstrings
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
3,240

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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