Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawings Recalled by Jason Evans Associates Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

Boys Fleece & Flannel Zip Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings

Date of Recall

2009-12-17

CPSC Release Number

10-080

Manufactured In

Pakistan

Company Phone Number

(888) 683-0063

Units

About 18,300

Distributor

Jason Evans Associates, LLC, of Hewlett, N.Y.

Manufacturer

DMF Sales, of New York, N.Y.

Sold By

Burlington Coat Factory from September 2006 through October 2009 for about $12 to 20.

Problem/Hazard

The hooded zip sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996 CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments such as sweatshirts and jackets.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

Boys Fleece, Printed Fleece and Flannel Zip Hooded Sweatshirts with labels in the neck seam with the brand name Bay Trading and RN# 30842, in sizes 4 - 18.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Jason Evans for a full refund.

Consumer Contact

For additional information contact: Jason Evans toll free at (888) 683-0063 between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com

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