Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Baycreek Due to Strangulation Hazard
Hooded Sweatshirts
Date of Recall
2010-02-18CPSC Release Number
10-144Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(212) 279-2777 (collect)Units
About 1,900Distributor
Baycreek Inc., of New York, N.Y.Sold By
Burlington Coat Factory and Modecraft Fashions stores nationwide from October 2008 through June 2009 for about $25.Problem/Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose 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 in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.Description
This recall involves Attitude Gold children's hooded sweatshirts in sizes small, medium, large and extra large. The sweatshirts were sold in beige, blue, charcoal gray and black and have a random distress designs. Style number ZZJ-2J, ZZJ-01J, ZZJ-04J or ZZJ-5J is printed on the hangtag.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 Baycreek for a full refund.Consumer Contact
For additional information, call Baycreek collect at (212) 279-2777 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.Recall Comments
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