The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09213·Announced 2009-05-07

Jason Evans Children's Hooded Jackets Recalled for Strangulation Hazard

Jason Evans Associates is recalling about 1,300 children's hooded jackets sold at Burlington Coat Factory due to a strangulation hazard from hood drawstrings.

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 risk-of-harm product (strangulation hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Jason Evans Associates is recalling approximately 1,300 children's hooded jackets due to a strangulation hazard. The jackets feature a drawstring through the hood, which poses a risk of strangulation to children.

The recalled jackets were sold in boy sizes 4, 5, 6, and 7 in black/gray colors. They were sold at Burlington Coat Factory from September 2006 through April 2009 for about $17. The jackets have RN number 30842 printed in the center back neck and style number 1708 printed on the hangtag. The jackets were manufactured in Pakistan.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of purchase or to Jason Evans Associates for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Jason Evans Associates toll-free at (888) 683-0063 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Hooded Jackets
Affected units
1,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.