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Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Brand Evolution Due to Strangulation Hazard

  • Recalled Boys' Sweatshirt
  • Recalled Boys' Sweatshirt
  • Recalled Boys' Sweatshirt
Name of Product:
Locks All Over Boys' Hoody, All Over Skaters Boy's Hoody and Rock Mask Boy's Hoody
Hazard:

The hoodies have drawstrings through the hoods that pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments such as sweatshirts and jackets.

Remedy:
Refund
Replace
Recall Date:
March 10, 2010
Units:

About 2800

Consumer Contact

For Additional information contact Brand Evolution toll-free at (877) 330-3911 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.burlingtoncoat.com.

 

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Recall Details

Description:

The recalled boys hooded sweatshirts come in three styles: All Over Locks style #MSK7SK3400B in white with colored printed padlocks in sizes S, M, L and XL; All Over Skaters style #SKATBS7K302B in white with red and orange skaters in S, M, L, and XL; and Rock Mask Hoody style #KROCKF7K300K in solid black with imprint in sizes 4, 5, 6 and 7.

 

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of purchase for a refund or credit.

Incidents/Injuries:

No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
The recalled items were sold at the Burlington Coat Factory, Amm One Inc., Avante, Dr. Jays, Stop, E & J Lawrence Corp., Exclusive Wear, G-Pulse Apparel, Hip Hop World, Nouveau, Stop Kid, Unica, and Village Mart.
Manufacturer(s):
Locks All Over and All Over Skater by Timex, of China; Rock Mask Hoody by Bordados, of Peru
Distributor(s):
Brand Evolution, of Philadelphia, Pa.
Manufactured In:
Locks All Over and All Over Skaters in China; Rock Mask in Peru
Recall number:
10-158

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