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Bobens Trading Recalls Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts With Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

U.S. CPSCStrangulationFeb 18, 2010
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The hooded zip sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to either the place of purchase, or to Bobens Trading Co. Inc., for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recall involves "Old Skool" girls' hoodie sweatshirts with long and short sleeves in sizes S - XL and in a variety of colors and designs. The neck seam label reads "Old Skool" and includes the garment size. The recalled style numbers GC5810, GV105, GV104 and GF254, were printed on the hang tags along with the price.

Sold on

Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from November 2007 to September 2009 from about $8.00 to $20.00.

Contact the company

For additional information contact: Bobens Trading Co. Inc. at (516) 433-8490 between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the Burlington Coat Factory's Web site at www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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