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Children's Hooded Jackets Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory Recalled by Franshaw Due to Strangulation Hazard

U.S. CPSCStrangulationFeb 18, 2010
Picture of Recalled Hooded Jacket
Picture of Recalled Hooded Jacket
Picture of Recalled Hooded Jacket
Picture of Recalled Hooded Jacket

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

Hazard

The jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory or to Franshaw Inc. for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

This recall involves Blue Heart and Just a Girl brand children's sweatshirts. The Blue Heart sweatshirts are olive and pink, and have style number 48053. The Just a Girl sweatshirts were sold in light blue, and have style number 48052. RN 87888 is printed in the center of the back neck. The sweatshirts were sold in sizes 4 to 6X.

Sold on

Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from September 2006 through September 2009 for about $10.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Franshaw Inc. at (800) 477-3274 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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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