CPSCNovember 27, 2007

Children's Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings recall

Children's Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled for Strangulation Hazard By Bon-Ton

Why was Children's Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment for a refund. Contact: For additional information contact Bon-Ton toll-free at (866) 798-2875 anytime or visit www.bonton.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Children's fleece hooded zip-up jackets with neck drawstrings
Company
The Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc., of York, Pa.
Quantity
About 3,240
Sold at
Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson Pirie Scott, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's and Younkers stores nationwide and Parisian stores in the Detroit area from August 2007 through October 2007 for between $18 and $30.
Recall date
November 27, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled hooded zip-up sweatshirts are for Boys 8-20 and were made under the "Burnside" brand. The sweatshirts came in boys' sizes small, medium, large and X-large and have various designs on the front. The recalled models have "RN # 39209" printed on the tag.

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