The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10244·Announced 2010-05-27

Hind Fashions Recalls Boys' Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard

Hind Fashions is recalling boys' 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 no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Hind Fashions is recalling boys' hooded jackets that feature drawstrings in the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. The recall includes blue suede jackets with fur lining, identified by a "Hind Leather" tag, and black quilted leather jackets with fur surrounding the hood, identified by a "Lil' Phat" tag. These jackets were sold in sizes 6 through 12 and small, medium, and large, respectively.

The jackets were sold exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from January 2006 through September 2009 for between $30 and $90. The company distributed approximately 200 units of the recalled products. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the jacket to Hind Fashions or Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Hind Fashions toll-free at (888) 643-4463 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Boys' Hooded Jackets
Affected units
200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.