CPSC recall 10-178, announced March 24, 2010, covers Jewel Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings (about 2,300 units). The sweatshirts 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 jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of purchase or to Liberty Apparel Company for a full refund. Recall contact: call (212) 768-3030, or go to www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves the Jewel girls' zippered, hooded sweatshirts with style number J2184SK. The sweatshirts come in red or white and have small gold and silver hearts with arrows printed on them. The style number is printed on the tag that is sewn on the inside seam of the sweatshirts and "Jewel" is printed on the neck tag. They were sold in children's sizes small, medium, large, extra-large sizes or sizes 4 through 16.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The sweatshirts 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 jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of purchase or to Liberty Apparel Company for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Liberty Apparel Company, Inc., New York, N.Y.
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 10-178
- Units
- About 2,300
- Manufactured in
- India
- Sold at / sales period
- Marshalls, Burlington Coat Factory and Rainbow Apparel from August 2007 through September 2009 for about $10.
- Distributor
- Liberty Apparel Company, Inc., New York, N.Y.
Jewel Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information, call Liberty Apparel Company collect at (212) 768-3030 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com
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