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Haselson International Trading Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

Recalled March 17, 2010 · CPSC recall 10170 · Haselson International Trading

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Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the sweatshirts to Burlington Coat Factory or the Haselson for a full refund.
Units
About 23,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

This recall involves children's sweatshirts sold in sizes 4 through 7 and S (8) and M (10-12). The sweatshirts were sold in various colors and prints. The brand name Kani Gold or Road Block is printed inside of the garment on the neck tag.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the sweatshirts to Burlington Coat Factory or the Haselson for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Haselson toll-free at (800) 217-4478 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, or visit the store's Web site at www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com

Product
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
Distributed by
Haselson International Trading Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Retailers
Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from July 2006 through September 2009 for between $6 and $30.
Made in
Indonesia · Egypt · China · Pakistan · South Korea

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