Boys Hooded Sweatshirts and Warm Up Sets

CPSC Recall #09-289 — July 29, 2009

Recall #09-289 Date: July 29, 2009 Remedy: Refund, Replace

Product

Boys Hooded Sweatshirts and Warm Up Sets

Description

This recall involves boy's hooded sweatshirt Style No. 3650-B in colors black, brown, charcoal, heather grey and navy; and faux suede warm up sets Style No. B9560ST in colors black, brown and khaki. Both the sweatshirts and warm up sets have the style numbers and the name KOMAN printed on the hangtag on the center back neck, with sizes S, M, L, or XL.Note: Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection brought this product recall to the attention of the CPSC.

Hazard

The sweatshirts and jackets to the warm up sets have drawstrings through the hoods, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts and jackets to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to any Burlington Coat Factory store for a refund or credit.

Units Affected

About 13,300

Sold At

Burlington Coat Factory nationwide from September 2008 through June 2009. The sweatshirts sold for about $13 and warm up sets for $20.

Manufactured In

China