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Children's Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled By Burlington Coat Factory Due to Strangulation Hazard

Reported: September 16, 2010 Initiated: September 16, 2010 #10347

Product Description

Based on available records, the following items are included in this recall: Brand Name Description Color Size Aeropostale Boys' pullover sweatshirt with Aeropostale printed on front Brown Boys' size Small Apple Bottom Girls' zippered velvet jacket with "Apple Bottom" embroidered on back Brown Girls' size 7 - 16 Deere Park Boys' zippered jackets Red and Blue Boys' sizes Disney Winnie the Pooh Zippered jackets with a picture of Winnie the Pooh on the front of the jacket Blue with white sleeves with green and blue stripes on the sleeves 2T, 3T, 4T Gray Wolf Zippered jacket with Grey Wolf tag inside jacket and drawstring waist Dark Blue 13 - 14 Jonathon Stone Zippered jacket with "55" printed on front. "J.stone" is printed on tag on back of neck of the garment Blue, red and white L Kani Gold (sold from 10/24/2008) Boys' zippered sweatshirt Brown, black and grey Youth L (16/18) Miletta Zippered Jackets Black with faux fur cuffs and hood Medium (9 - 10) Mirika Girls' zippered sweatshirts with embroidery on sleeves Red Medium New York Girls' zippered sleeveless Sweatshirt with "33 New York" embroidered on jacket Light Blue Small Ruff Stuff (Date approx. 1995) Boys' zipper and snap close jackets Blue and light blue Size 14 - 16 Sergio Benini (Sept 2007) Zippered heavy jackets with snaps Brown Medium

Reason for Recall

The hooded jackets and sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood and/or waist which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund or credit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Based on available records, the following items are included in this recall: Brand Name Description Color Size Aeropostale Boys' pullover sweatshirt with Aeropostale printed on front Brown Boys' size Small Apple Bottom Girls' zippered velvet jacket with "Apple Bottom" embroidered on back Brown Girls' size 7 - 16 Deere Park Boys' zippered jackets Red and Blue Boys' sizes Disney Winnie the Pooh Zippered jackets with a picture of Winnie the Pooh on the front of the jacket Blue with white sleeves with green and blue stripes on the sleeves 2T, 3T, 4T Gray Wolf Zippered jacket with Grey Wolf tag inside jacket and drawstring waist Dark Blue 13 - 14 Jonathon Stone Zippered jacket with "55" printed on front. "J.stone" is printed on tag on back of neck of the garment Blue, red and white L Kani Gold (sold from 10/24/2008) Boys' zippered sweatshirt Brown, black and grey Youth L (16/18) Miletta Zippered Jackets Black with faux fur cuffs and hood Medium (9 - 10) Mirika Girls' zippered sweatshirts with embroidery on sleeves Red Medium New York Girls' zippered sleeveless Sweatshirt with "33 New York" embroidered on jacket Light Blue Small Ruff Stuff (Date approx. 1995) Boys' zipper and snap close jackets Blue and light blue Size 14 - 16 Sergio Benini (Sept 2007) Zippered heavy jackets with snaps Brown Medium. Units affected: About 10,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The hooded jackets and sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood and/or waist which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund or credit.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 16, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10347.