Boy's Warm-up Sets Recalled by Fashion Options Due to Strangulation Hazard

Boy’s Velour Warm-up Sets

Date of Recall

2009-11-24

CPSC Release Number

10-047

Manufactured In

Bangladesh

Company Phone Number

(212) 947-2223

Units

About 5,400

Manufacturer

KT Group Inc., of New York, N.Y.

Sold By

Burlington Coat Factory nationwide from September 2007 through October 2009. The sweatshirts sold for about $15.

Problem/Hazard

The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hoods, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) (which were incorporated in to an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

This recall involves boy's hooded sweatshirts style B639BC in colors black, chocolate and charcoal. The velour sweatshirts were sold in sizes S, M, L, or XL and have the name "Beverly Hills Polo Club" on the hangtag and on the center back neck.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment any Burlington Coat Factory store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Fashion Options collect at (212) 947-2223 between 8:30am and 5:30pm ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.fashionoptions.com

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