Children's Hooded Jackets Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory Recalled by Franshaw Due to Strangulation Hazard
Children’s Hooded Jackets
Date of Recall
2010-02-18CPSC Release Number
10-143Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 477-3274Units
About 2,400Importer
Franshaw Inc., of New York, N.Y.Sold By
Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from September 2006 through September 2009 for about $10.Problem/Hazard
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996 CPSC, issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.Description
This recall involves Blue Heart and Just a Girl brand children's sweatshirts. The Blue Heart sweatshirts are olive and pink, and have style number 48052. The Just a Girl sweatshirts were sold in light blue, and have style number 48052. RN 87888 is printed in the center of the back neck. The sweatshirts were sold in sizes 4 to 6X.Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory or to Franshaw Inc. for a full refund.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Franshaw Inc. at (800) 477-3274 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.Recall Comments
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