Girl's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Regaliti Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
Girl’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings
Date of Recall
2010-03-10CPSC Release Number
10-160Manufactured In
Hong KongCompany Phone Number
(212) 840-0202 (collect)Units
3,600Distributor
Regaliti Inc., of New York, N.Y.Sold By
Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from November 2007 through September 2009 for about $4.Problem/Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) (which were incorporated into 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 sweatshirts and jackets.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.Description
This recall involves girl's cropped jackets in a velvet-like material with a hoodie that has a drawstring. The jackets were sold under the Betty Blue brand name in pink, red, blue and brown, and in children's sizes small through XL. Betty Blue Girls is printed on the hangtag on the neck.Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory or Regaliti for a full refund.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Regaliti collect at (212) 840-0202 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Wednesday through Friday or visit Burlington Coat Factory’s Web site at www.burlingtoncoatfactory.comRecall Comments
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