Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
CPSC Recall #10-170 — March 16, 2010
Product
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
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.
Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
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.
Units Affected
About 23,000
Sold At
Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from July 2006 through September 2009 for between $6 and $30.
Manufactured In
Indonesia, Egypt, China, Pakistan and Korea