November 27, 2007

Children’s Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirts  Bon-Ton

Name of Product: Children’s fleece hooded zip-up jackets with neck drawstrings

Units: About 3,240

Distributor: 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. 

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.

Remedy: 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 http://www.bonton.com/category/product+recalls.do