Trendset Originals LLC Recalls Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards
Recall 10201 · Apr 21, 2010 · Trendset Originals LLC
2,400
units affected
2,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10201
- Date
- Apr 21, 2010
- Company
- Trendset Originals LLC
- Units affected
- 2,400
- Product
- Girls' hooded jackets
- Product type
- Outerwear
- Remedy
- new instructions, Refund
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves two styles of girls' jackets. The Shampoo brand jackets are denim with a pink hood and sleeves, and were sold in sizes 5/6, 7/8, 10/12 and 14/16. The Marci & Me brand sweater jackets are black or tan and were sold in sizes 7/8, 10/12 and 14/16. The tag at the neck reads "Shampoo" or "Marci & Me."
What can happen
The hooded jackets have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children. The sweater jackets have a drawstring through the waist that can pose an entanglement hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the jackets to any Burlington Coat Factory store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from September 2007 through September 2009 for between $11 and $13.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled girls' hooded jackets?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the jackets to any Burlington Coat Factory store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The hooded jackets have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children. The sweater jackets have a drawstring through the waist that can pose an entanglement 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.