Boys' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ten West Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold at Burlington Coat Factory
Released: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 by CPSC
The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Recall Details
Product
Boys’ Hooded Jackets
Description
This recall involves Ten 1 West boys’ jackets with a drawstring through the hood. They were sold in size 10/12 and are black cotton with a white fleece lining. “TEN 1 WEST” is printed on a hang tag on the center of the back neck.
Hazards
The children’s jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued
guidelines (pdf) (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Incidents
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory or to Ten West Apparel for a full refund.
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