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Product Recall Number: 08-103

Why was Children's fleece hooded zip-up jackets with neck drawstrings recalled?

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

Children's fleece hooded zip-up jackets with neck drawstrings
Here's product recall specific data for Children's fleece hooded zip-up jackets with neck drawstrings.

  • Product Recall Number: 08-103

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-11-26

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Children's fleece hooded zip-up jackets with neck drawstrings

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc., of York, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 3,240 Children's fleece hooded zip-up jackets with neck drawstrings. The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.Name of Product: Children's fleece hooded zip-up jackets with neck drawstringsUnits: About 3,240Distributor: The Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc., of York, Pa.Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: 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.Sold at: 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.Manufactured in: Bangladesh, India and PakistanRemedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment for a refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information contact Bon-Ton toll-free at (866) 798-2875 anytime or visit www.bonton.com.Note: CPSC was notified about these garments by the Wisconsin Department of Consumer Protection.

  • Hazard Description: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 3,240

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment for a refund.

  • Sold At: 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.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: The Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc., of York, Pa.

  • Manufactured In: Bangladesh, India and Pakistan

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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