Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts
CPSC Recall #10-347 — September 15, 2010
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 10-347 |
| Recall Date | September 15, 2010 |
| Remedy Type | Dispose, Refund |
| Units Affected | About 10,000 |
| Importer | Burlington Coat Factory, of Burlington, N.J. |
| Manufactured In | China, Cambodia, Korea, and United States |
Where It Was Sold
| Burlington Coat Factory and other retailers nationwide from January 1995 through September 2009 for between $7 and $30. |
Product
Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.Name of Product: Hooded Jackets and SweatshirtsUnits: About 10,000Importer/Retailer: Burlington Coat Factory, of Burlington, N.J.Hazard: The hooded jackets and sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood and/or waist which can pose a strangulation or entrapment 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 and sweatshirts.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: Based on available records, the following items are included in this recall.Brand NameDescriptionColorSizeAeropostaleBoys' pulloversweatshirt withAeropostale printedon frontBrownBoys' size SmallApple BottomGirls' zippered velvetjacket with "Apple Bottom"embroidered on backBrownGirls' size 7 - 16Deere ParkBoys' zippered jacketsRed and BlueBoys' sizesDisney Winniethe PoohZippered jackets with apicture of Winnie the Poohon the front of the jacketBlue with white sleeveswith green and bluestripes on the sleeves2T, 3T, 4TGray WolfZippered jacket withGrey Wolf tag insidejacket and drawstring waistDark Blue13 - 14Jonathon StoneZippered jacket with "55"printed on front. "J.stone"is printed on tag on backof neck of the garmentBlue, red and whiteLKani Gold(sold from 10/24/2008)Boys' zipperedsweatshirtBrown, black and greyYouth L (16/18)MilettaZippered JacketsBlack with faux furcuffs and hoodMedium (9 - 10)MirikaGirls' zippered sweatshirtswith embroidery on sleevesRedMediumNew YorkGirls' zipperedsleeveless Sweatshirtwith "33 New York"embroidered on jacketLight BlueSmallRuff Stuff(Date approx. 1995)Boys' zipper andsnap close jacketsBlue and light blueSize 14 - 16Sergio Benini(Sept 2007)Zippered heavy jacketswith snapsBrownMediumManufactured in: China, Cambodia, Korea, and United StatesSold at: Burlington Coat Factory and other retailers nationwide from January 1995 through September 2009 for between $7 and $30.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.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Burlington Coat Factory toll-free at (888) 223-2628 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com.
Hazard
The hooded jackets and sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood and/or waist which can pose a strangulation or entrapment 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 and sweatshirts.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Dispose, Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Dispose, Refund) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.