Bubblegum USA Recalls Girls' Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard
Bubblegum USA is recalling girls' hooded jackets sold at Burlington Coat Factory because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
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 corresponds to a score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Bubblegum USA is recalling approximately 900 girls' hooded jackets due to a strangulation hazard. The jackets feature a camouflage design with a gray hood and include a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation risk to children. The specific style number GS9548N-521G HZZ is printed on a tag inside the jacket, and the items were sold in girls' sizes 7 through 16.
The jackets were sold exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from August 2006 through September 2009 for between $15 and $25. The products were manufactured in China. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the hood to eliminate the hazard. Alternatively, consumers can return the jacket to Bubblegum USA or Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Bubblegum USA collect at (323) 233-9005 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.bubblegumusa.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 900
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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