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Children's Hooded Jackets Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory Recalled by Franshaw Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled February 18, 2010 · CPSC recall 10143

Picture of Recalled Hooded JacketPicture of Recalled Hooded Jacket
Hazard
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory or to Franshaw Inc. for a full refund.
Units
About 2,400
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

This recall involves Blue Heart and Just a Girl brand children's sweatshirts. The Blue Heart sweatshirts are olive and pink, and have style number 48053. The Just a Girl sweatshirts were sold in light blue, and have style number 48052. RN 87888 is printed in the center of the back neck. The sweatshirts were sold in sizes 4 to 6X.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory or to Franshaw Inc. for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Franshaw Inc. at (800) 477-3274 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product
Children's Hooded Jackets
Imported by
Franshaw Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Retailers
Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from September 2006 through September 2009 for about $10.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →