Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Bubblegum USA Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
Recall 10179 · Mar 24, 2010 · Bubblegum USA
900
units affected
900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10179
- Date
- Mar 24, 2010
- Company
- Bubblegum USA
- Units affected
- 900
- Product
- Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves girls' hooded jackets sold in a camouflage design with a gray hood. "Bubblegum USA" and style number GS9548N-521G HZZ is printed on a tag inside the jacket. The jackets were sold in girls' sizes 7 through 16.
What can happen
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the jacket to Bubblegum USA or Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from August 2006 through September 2009 for between $15 and $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled girls' hooded jackets with drawstrings?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the jacket to Bubblegum USA or Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The jackets 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.