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Bobens Trading Recalls Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts With Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

Recalled February 18, 2010 · CPSC recall 10140 · Bobens Trading

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Hazard
The hooded zip 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 or return the garment to either the place of purchase, or to Bobens Trading Co. Inc., for a full refund.
Units
About 3,900
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

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.

What 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.

Contact

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

Product
Girl's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
Imported by
Bobens Trading Co. Inc., of Hicksville, N.Y.
Retailers
Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from November 2007 to September 2009 from about $8.00 to $20.00.
Made in
China

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

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