Franshaw Recalls Children's Hooded Jackets for Strangulation Hazard
Franshaw Inc. is recalling about 2,400 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 strangulation hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Franshaw Inc. is recalling approximately 2,400 children's hooded jackets sold exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide. The recall involves Blue Heart and Just a Girl brand children's sweatshirts, specifically style numbers 48053 (olive and pink) and 48052 (light blue). These garments were sold in sizes 4 to 6X between September 2006 and September 2009 for about $10 each. The jackets were manufactured in China.
The recall is due to a strangulation hazard posed by drawstrings through the hood, which can be dangerous to young children. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory or Franshaw Inc. for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Franshaw Inc. at (800) 477-3274 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
The recalled product
- Product
- Children's Hooded Jackets
- Manufacturer
- Franshaw Inc., of New York, N.Y.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,400
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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