CPSCFebruary 18, 2010

Bobens Trading Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts With Drawstrings recall: Strangulation Hazard

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

Why was Bobens Trading Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts With Drawstrings recalled?

The hooded zip sweatshirts 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 to either the place of purchase, or to Bobens Trading Co. Inc., for a full refund. Contact: 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 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
Girl's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
Company
Bobens Trading Co. Inc., of Hicksville, N.Y.
Quantity
About 3,900
Sold at
Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from November 2007 to September 2009 from about $8.00 to $20.00.
Recall date
February 18, 2010
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

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.

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