The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10347·Announced 2010-09-16

Burlington Coat Factory Recalls Children's Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts

Burlington Coat Factory is recalling approximately 10,000 children's hooded jackets and sweatshirts due to a strangulation hazard posed by 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 criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Burlington Coat Factory is recalling approximately 10,000 children's hooded jackets and sweatshirts. The affected garments include various brands such as Aeropostale, Apple Bottom, Deere Park, Disney, Gray Wolf, Jonathon Stone, Kani Gold, Miletta, Mirika, New York, Ruff Stuff, and Sergio Benini. These items were sold at Burlington Coat Factory and other retailers nationwide from January 1995 through September 2009 for between $7 and $30.

The recall is due to a strangulation or entrapment hazard. The hooded jackets and sweatshirts feature drawstrings through the hood and/or waist, which can pose a risk to children. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that no injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund or credit. For additional information, consumers can contact Burlington Coat Factory toll-free at (888) 223-2628 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com.

The recalled product

Product
Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts
Manufacturer
Burlington Coat Factory, of Burlington, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
10,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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