CPSC recall 09-289, announced July 30, 2009, covers KOMAN Sportswear Boy's Hooded Sweatshirts and Warm Up Sets (about 13,300 units). The sweatshirts and jackets to the warm up sets have drawstrings through the hoods, posing a strangulation hazard to children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts and jackets to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to any Burlington Coat Factory store for a refund or credit. Recall contact: call (888) 223-2628, or go to www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves boy's hooded sweatshirt Style No. 3650-B in colors black, brown, charcoal, heather gray and navy; and faux suede warm up sets Style No. B9560ST in colors black, brown and khaki. Both the sweatshirts and warm up sets have the style numbers and the name KOMAN printed on the hangtag on the center back neck, with sizes S, M, L, or XL.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The sweatshirts and jackets to the warm up sets have drawstrings through the hoods, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts and jackets to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to any Burlington Coat Factory store for a refund or credit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- KOMAN Sportswear
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 09-289
- Units
- About 13,300
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Burlington Coat Factory nationwide from September 2008 through June 2009. The sweatshirts sold for about $13 and warm up sets for $20.
- Distributor
- KOMAN Sportswear, of Carlstadt, N.J.
Boy's Hooded Sweatshirts and Warm Up Sets
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information contact Burlington Coat Factory toll-free at (888) 223-2628 between 8:30 a.m. and 6p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com
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