Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Baycreek Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 10144 · Feb 18, 2010 · Baycreek Inc.
1,900
units affected
1,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10144
- Date
- Feb 18, 2010
- Company
- Baycreek Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,900
- Product
- Hooded Sweatshirts
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves Attitude Gold children's hooded sweatshirts in sizes small, medium, large and extra large. The sweatshirts were sold in beige, blue, charcoal gray and black and have random distress designs. Style number ZZJ-2J, ZZJ-01J, ZZJ-04J or ZZJ-5J is printed on the hangtag.
What can happen
The 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 Baycreek for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Burlington Coat Factory and Modecraft Fashions stores nationwide from October 2008 through June 2009 for about $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hooded sweatshirts?
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 Baycreek for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The 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.