Haselson International Trading Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
Recall 10170 · Mar 17, 2010 · Haselson International Trading
23,000
units affected
23,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10170
- Date
- Mar 17, 2010
- Company
- Haselson International Trading
- Units affected
- 23,000
- Product
- Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves children's sweatshirts sold in sizes 4 through 7 and S (8) and M (10-12). The sweatshirts were sold in various colors and prints. The brand name Kani Gold or Road Block is printed inside of the garment on the neck tag.
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. Consumers can also return the sweatshirts to Burlington Coat Factory or the Haselson for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from July 2006 through September 2009 for between $6 and $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the sweatshirts to Burlington Coat Factory or the Haselson 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.