Bobens Trading Recalls Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts With Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
What's being recalled
Girl's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
Units: About 3,900
The recall involves "Old Skool" girls' hoodie sweatshirts with long and short sleeves in sizes S - XL and in a variety of colors and designs. The neck seam label reads "Old Skool" and includes the garment size. The recalled style numbers GC5810, GV105, GV104 and GF254, were printed on the hang tags along with the price.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The hooded zip sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
None reported.
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to either the place of purchase, or to Bobens Trading Co. Inc., for a full refund.
How to contact the company
For additional information contact: Bobens Trading Co. Inc. at (516) 433-8490 between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the Burlington Coat Factory's Web site at www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 10140, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.