Girl's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Regaliti Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
Recall 10160 · Mar 10, 2010 · Regaliti Inc.
3,600
units affected
3,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10160
- Date
- Mar 10, 2010
- Company
- Regaliti Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,600
- Product
- Girl's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves girl's cropped jackets in a velvet-like material with a hoodie that has a drawstring. The jackets were sold under the Betty Blue brand name in pink, red, blue and brown, and in children's sizes small through XL. Betty Blue Girls is printed on the hangtag on the neck.
What can happen
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory or Regaliti for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from November 2007 through September 2009 for about $4.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled girl's hooded jackets with drawstrings?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory or Regaliti for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young 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.