CPSCMay 27, 2010

S. Rothschild & Co. Girls' Coats with Drawstrings recall: Strangulation Hazard

S. Rothschild & Co. Recalls Girls' Coats with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Why was S. Rothschild & Co. Girls' Coats with Drawstrings recalled?

Drawstrings on the detachable cape can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the cape or remove the detachable cape to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the cape to S. Rothschild for a free repair. Contact: For additional information, contact S. Rothschild at (800) 223-2664 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.rothschildcoats.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
Girls' coats
Company
S. Rothschild & Company Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 13,500
Sold at
Burlington Coat Factory, Famous Barr, Filene's Basement, Parisian and other retail stores nationwide from September 2006 through September 2009 for between $70 and $100.
Recall date
May 27, 2010
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves S. Rothschild girls' wool coats with a detachable cape. The coats were sold in pink, red, blue and vanilla with a faux fur cape and in charcoal and vanilla with a faux fur trimmed cape. Two faux pompoms are attached to the end of drawstrings that hang from the cape. The sewn-in neck tag reads, "ROTHSCHILD SINCE 1881." Style Numbers Sizes 36321, 37321, W37321, 38321M Infant to 4T 56321. 56321F, 56321Y, 57321, 57321F, W57321, 58321M 4 to 6X 76321, 77321, 78321M 7 to 16

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