Haselson International Trading Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
Date of Recall
2010-03-17CPSC Release Number
10-170Manufactured In
Indonesia, Egypt, China, Pakistan and KoreaCompany Phone Number
(800) 217-4478Units
About 23,000Distributor
Haselson International Trading Inc., of New York, N.Y.Sold By
Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from July 2006 through September 2009 for between $6 and $30.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 into 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 sweatshirts and jackets.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.Description
This recall involves children's sweatshirts sold in sizes 4 through 7 and S (8) and M (10-12). The sweatshirts were sold in various colors and prints. The brand name Kani Gold or Road Block is printed inside of the garment on the neck tag.Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the sweatshirts to Burlington Coat Factory or the Haselson for a full refund.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Haselson toll-free at (800) 217-4478 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, or visit the store’s Web site at www.burlingtoncoatfactory.comRecall Comments
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