CPSCMarch 17, 2010

Haselson International Trading Children's Hooded Sweatshirts recall: Strangulation Hazard

Haselson International Trading Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

Why was Haselson International Trading Children's Hooded Sweatshirts recalled?

The 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. Consumers can also return the sweatshirts to Burlington Coat Factory or the Haselson for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Haselson toll-free at (800) 217-4478 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, or visit the store'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
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
Company
Haselson International Trading Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 23,000
Sold at
Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from July 2006 through September 2009 for between $6 and $30.
Recall date
March 17, 2010
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves children's sweatshirts sold in sizes 4 through 7 and S (8) and M (10-12). The sweatshirts were sold in various colors and prints. The brand name Kani Gold or Road Block is printed inside of the garment on the neck tag.

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