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RecalledCPSC · March 17, 2010 Children's clothing, sleepwear & shoes

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

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Picture of Recalled Sweatshirt
Picture of Recalled Sweatshirt · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings

Units: About 23,000

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.

The problem, in CPSC's words

The 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. Consumers can also return the sweatshirts to Burlington Coat Factory or the Haselson for a full refund.

How to contact the company

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

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 10170, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.