Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Brand Evolution Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled March 10, 2010 · CPSC recall 10158 · Boys'

Hazard

The hoodies have drawstrings through the hoods that pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of purchase for a refund or credit.

Units

About 2,800

Incidents / injuries

No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled boys hooded sweatshirts come in three styles: All Over Locks style #MSK7SK3400B in white with colored printed padlocks in sizes S, M, L and XL; All Over Skaters style #SKATBS7K302B in white with red and orange skaters in S, M, L, and XL; and Rock Mask Hoody style #KROCKF7K300K in solid black with imprint in sizes 4, 5, 6 and 7.

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of purchase for a refund or credit.

Contact

For Additional information contact Brand Evolution toll-free at (877) 330-3911 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.burlingtoncoat.com

Product

Locks All Over Boys' Hoody, All Over Skaters Boy's Hoody and Rock Mask Boy's Hoody

Manufacturer(s)

Locks All Over and All Over Skater by Timex, of China · Rock Mask Hoody by Bordados, of Peru

Distributed by

Brand Evolution, of Philadelphia, Pa.

Retailers

Burlington Coat Factory, Amm One Inc., Avante, Dr. Jays, Stop, E & J Lawrence Corp., Exclusive Wear, G-Pulse Apparel, Hip Hop World, Nouveau, Stop Kid, Unica, and Village Mart.

Made in

China · Peru

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