July 30, 2009

Boy’s Hooded Sweatshirts 

Name of Product: Boys Hooded Sweatshirts and Warm Up Sets

Units: About 13,300

Retailer: Burlington Coat Factory, of Burlington, N.J.

Distributor: KOMAN Sportswear, of Carlstadt, N.J.

Hazard: The sweatshirts and jackets to the warm up sets have drawstrings through the hoods, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

Description: This recall involves boy’s hooded sweatshirt Style No. 3650-B in colors black, brown, charcoal, heather grey and navy; and faux suede warm up sets Style No. B9560ST in colors black, brown and khaki. Both the sweatshirts and warm up sets have the style numbers and the name KOMAN printed on the hangtag on the center back neck, with sizes S, M, L, or XL .

Sold at: Burlington Coat Factory nationwide from September 2008 through June 2009. The sweatshirts sold for about $13 and warm up sets for $20.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts and jackets to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to any Burlington Coat Factory store for a refund or credit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information contact Burlington Coat Factory toll-free at (888) 223-2628 between 8:30 a.m. and 6p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at http://corporate.burlingtoncoatfactory.com/babydepot/recalls/index.shtml