CPSC recall 10-143, announced February 18, 2010, covers Franshaw Children's Hooded Jackets (about 2,400 units). The jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory or to Franshaw Inc. for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 477-3274.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Blue Heart and Just a Girl brand children's sweatshirts. The Blue Heart sweatshirts are olive and pink, and have style number 48053. The Just a Girl sweatshirts were sold in light blue, and have style number 48052. RN 87888 is printed in the center of the back neck. The sweatshirts were sold in sizes 4 to 6X.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory or to Franshaw Inc. for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Franshaw
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 10-143
- Units
- About 2,400
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from September 2006 through September 2009 for about $10.
- Importer
- Franshaw Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Children's Hooded Jackets
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Franshaw Inc. at (800) 477-3274 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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