CPSC recall 08-103, announced November 27, 2007, covers The Bon-Ton Department Stores Children's fleece hooded zip-up jackets with neck drawstrings (about 3,240 units). The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment for a refund. Recall contact: call (866) 798-2875, or go to www.bonton.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 08-103
- Units
- About 3,240
- Manufactured in
- Bangladesh, India, Pakistan
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Distributor
- The Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc., of York, Pa.
Children's fleece hooded zip-up jackets with neck drawstrings
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information contact Bon-Ton toll-free at (866) 798-2875 anytime or visit www.bonton.com
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