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Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Bubblegum USA Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

U.S. CPSCStrangulationMar 24, 2010
Picture of Recalled Hooded Jacket
Picture of Recalled Hooded Jacket
Picture of Tag on Recalled Hooded Jacket
Picture of Tag on Recalled Hooded Jacket

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

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the jacket to Bubblegum USA or Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

This recall involves girls' hooded jackets sold in a camouflage design with a gray hood. "Bubblegum USA" and style number GS9548N-521G HZZ is printed on a tag inside the jacket. The jackets were sold in girls' sizes 7 through 16.

Sold on

Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from August 2006 through September 2009 for between $15 and $25.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Bubblegum USA collect at (323) 233-9005 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.bubblegumusa.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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