Recall: Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts
On 2010-09-16, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a recall regarding Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts due to a potential strangulation and entrapment hazard. This product sold new beginning in January 1995 for about $7 to $30.
About 10,000 units are involved in this Burlington Coat Factory / Baby Depot jacket recall. Learn more and find out what to do if you own this product below.
This was the 32nd recall of products in the Outerwear & Sweatshirts category in 2010. Since 2005, there have been approximately 130 similar recalls, involving about 2 million product units. See other recalled Outerwear & Sweatshirts.
Company Contact Information:
Website: www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com
Phone: (888) 223-2628
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What is the problem?
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.
How can I tell if I own this product?
Based on available records, the following items are included in this recall.
| Brand Name | Description | Color | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeropostale | Boys' pullover sweatshirt with Aeropostale printed on front | Brown | Boys' size Small |
| Apple Bottom | Girls' zippered velvet jacket with "Apple Bottom" embroidered on back | Brown | Girls' size 7 - 16 |
| Deere Park | Boys' zippered jackets | Red and Blue | Boys' sizes |
| Disney Winnie the Pooh | Zippered jackets with a picture of Winnie the Pooh on the front of the jacket | Blue with white sleeves with green and blue stripes on the sleeves | 2T, 3T, 4T |
| Gray Wolf | Zippered jacket with Grey Wolf tag inside jacket and drawstring waist | Dark Blue | 13 - 14 |
| Jonathon Stone | Zippered jacket with "55" printed on front. "J.stone" is printed on tag on back of neck of the garment | Blue, red and white | L |
| Kani Gold (sold from 10/24/2008) | Boys' zippered sweatshirt | Brown, black and grey | Youth L (16/18) |
| Miletta | Zippered Jackets | Black with faux fur cuffs and hood | Medium (9 - 10) |
| Mirika | Girls' zippered sweatshirts with embroidery on sleeves | Red | Medium |
| New York | Girls' zippered sleeveless Sweatshirt with "33 New York" embroidered on jacket | Light Blue | Small |
| Ruff Stuff (Date approx. 1995) | Boys' zipper and snap close jackets | Blue and light blue | Size 14 - 16 |
| Sergio Benini (Sept 2007) | Zippered heavy jackets with snaps | Brown | Medium |
These items were sold new+ at Burlington Coat Factory and other retailers nationwide from January 1995 through September 2009 for between $7 and $30.
What should I do if I own this recalled product?
First, stop using the item.
Then, add the item to a free, private Items I Own account. This will enable you to easily access the CPSC and recalling company's remedy instructions as well as track your progress toward getting the item returned or fixed. Click "I Own THIS Item" to continue.
The CPSC provides the following remedy information:
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.
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
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
+WeMakeItSafer cautions consumers that recalled items may have been acquired at different locations, prices and times than specified in the CPSC recall announcement. This is especially true for items purchased in online marketplaces, resale shops or yard sales. More information may be available in the CPSC recall announcement.
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