Runway Global Recalls Girls’ Sugarfly Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
Recall 14101 · Feb 4, 2014 · Runway Global
820
units affected
820
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14101
- Date
- Feb 4, 2014
- Company
- Runway Global
- Units affected
- 820
- Product
- Girls' hooded jackets
- Product type
- Outerwear
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves three styles of Sugarfly-branded hooded, woven cotton and woven polyester jackets for girls with a drawstring through the hood. Style number KMCBJ255 is olive and has a zipper closure and four front pockets with buttons, plus two zipper pockets. Style number KMCBJ410 is a belted, double-breasted, French coat style white garment with faux fur around the neck. Style KMCBJ421 is fuchsia or purple and has a button closure, plus snap button pockets on each side. They were sold in girl's sizes 7 through 16. The style number can be found on the back of the sewn-in neck label.
What can happen
The jackets have drawstrings in the hood around the neck area that pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide and online at Burlingtoncoatfactory.com from September 2011 through September 2013 for about $40.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled girls' hooded jackets?
Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The jackets have drawstrings in the hood around the neck area that 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.