Bobens Trading Recalls Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts With Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
Recall 10140 · Feb 18, 2010 · Bobens Trading
3,900
units affected
3,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10140
- Date
- Feb 18, 2010
- Company
- Bobens Trading
- Units affected
- 3,900
- Product
- Girl's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
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.
What can happen
The hooded zip sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from November 2007 to September 2009 from about $8.00 to $20.00.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled girl's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings?
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.
What is the hazard?
The hooded zip sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.