Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Bubblegum USA Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

Recalled March 24, 2010 · CPSC recall 10179 · Girls'

Picture of Tag on Recalled Hooded Jacket

Hazard

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the jacket to Bubblegum USA or Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund.

Units

About 900

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves girls' hooded jackets sold in a camouflage design with a gray hood. "Bubblegum USA" and style number GS9548N-521G HZZ is printed on a tag inside the jacket. The jackets were sold in girls' sizes 7 through 16.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the jacket to Bubblegum USA or Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Bubblegum USA collect at (323) 233-9005 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.bubblegumusa.com

Product

Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings

Distributed by

Bubblegum USA, of Los Angeles, Calif.

Retailers

Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from August 2006 through September 2009 for between $15 and $25.

Made in

China

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