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S. Rothschild & Co. Girls' Coats with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
Drawstrings on the detachable cape can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Strangulation risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.

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What to do
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the cape or remove the detachable cape to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the cape to S. Rothschild for a free repair.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact S. Rothschild at (800) 223-2664 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.rothschildcoats.com
The product
This recall involves S. Rothschild girls' wool coats with a detachable cape. The coats were sold in pink, red, blue and vanilla with a faux fur cape and in charcoal and vanilla with a faux fur trimmed cape. Two faux pompoms are attached to the end of drawstrings that hang from the cape. The sewn-in neck tag reads, "ROTHSCHILD SINCE 1881." Style Numbers Sizes 36321, 37321, W37321, 38321M Infant to 4T 56321. 56321F, 56321Y, 57321, 57321F, W57321, 58321M 4 to 6X 76321, 77321, 78321M 7 to 16
Details
- Units affected
- About 13,500
- Recall date
- May 27, 2010
- Brand
- S. Rothschild & Company Inc., of New York, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Burlington Coat Factory, Famous Barr, Filene's Basement, Parisian and other retail stores nationwide from September 2006 through September 2009 for between $70 and $100.
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: “S. Rothschild & Co. Recalls Girls' Coats with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard”
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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