Children's Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled for Strangulation Hazard By Bon-Ton
Recall 08103 · Nov 27, 2007 · The Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc.
3,240
units affected
3,240
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08103
- Date
- Nov 27, 2007
- Company
- The Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,240
- Product
- Children's fleece hooded zip-up jackets with neck drawstrings
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The recalled hooded zip-up sweatshirts are for Boys 8-20 and were made under the "Burnside" brand. The sweatshirts came in boys' sizes small, medium, large and X-large and have various designs on the front. The recalled models have "RN # 39209" printed on the tag.
What can happen
The garments 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 for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson Pirie Scott, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's and Younkers stores nationwide and Parisian stores in the Detroit area from August 2007 through October 2007 for between $18 and $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's fleece hooded zip-up jackets with neck drawstrings?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The garments 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.