The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10080·Announced 2009-12-17

Boy's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Jason Evans Associates Due to Strangulation Hazard

Jason Evans Associates is recalling boy's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings sold at Burlington Coat Factory 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

Jason Evans Associates, LLC, is recalling boy's fleece and flannel zip hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings. The garments, manufactured by DMF Sales of New York, N.Y., were sold exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory from September 2006 through October 2009 for approximately $12 to $20. About 18,300 units are involved in the recall. The sweatshirts feature the brand name Bay Trading and RN# 30842 on the neck seam label and are available in sizes 4 through 18.

The recall is due to a strangulation hazard posed by the drawstring through the hood. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the company have not reported any injuries associated with the product.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of purchase or to Jason Evans for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Jason Evans toll-free at (888) 683-0063 between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Saturday.

The recalled product

Product
Boy's Fleece & Flannel Zip Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
Affected units
18,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.