Girl's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings
CPSC Recall #10-160 — March 9, 2010
Product
Girl's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings
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.
Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February1996, CPSC issued guidelines (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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
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.
Units Affected
3,600
Sold At
Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from November 2007 through September 2009 for about $4.
Manufactured In
Hong Kong