Boys' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ten West Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold at Burlington Coat Factory
Recall 10152 · Mar 3, 2010 · Ten West Apparel
75
units affected
75
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10152
- Date
- Mar 3, 2010
- Company
- Ten West Apparel
- Units affected
- 75
- Product
- Boys' Hooded Jackets
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves Ten 1 West boys' jackets with a drawstring through the hood. They were sold in size 10/12 and are black cotton with a white fleece lining. "TEN 1 WEST" is printed on a hang tag on the center of the back neck.
What can happen
The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory or to Ten West Apparel for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from November 2006 through September 2009 for about $12.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled boys' hooded jackets?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory or to Ten West Apparel for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The children's jackets have drawstrings 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.