Children's Hooded Jackets
CPSC Recall #09-213 — May 6, 2009
Product
Children's Hooded Jackets
Description
The recalled children's jacket has a drawstring through the hood. They were sold in boy sizes 4, 5, 6 and 7 in colors black/grey. The RN number 30842 printed in the center back neck and style number 1708 is printed on the hangtag on the center back neck.
Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose 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 jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Jason Evans Associates for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 1,300
Sold At
Burlington Coat Factory from September 2006 through April 2009 for about $17.
Importer
Jason Evans Assoc. LLC, of Hewlett, N.Y.
Manufactured In
Pakistan