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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 18, 2010Highest risk
Bobens Trading Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts With Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The hooded zip sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Strangulation risk.
What it looks like
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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.
Who to 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,900
- Recall date
- February 18, 2010
- Brand
- Bobens Trading Co. Inc., of Hicksville, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
GC5810
Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from November 2007 to September 2009 from about $8.00 to $20.00.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Bobens Trading Recalls Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts With Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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