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Department of Consumer Protection alerts consumers to recall of several styles of children’s jackets and sweatshirts, due to strangulation hazard
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Mar 11, 2010 - 8:41 PM

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is alerting consumers to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s, voluntary recall of the following Jackets and Sweatshirts, due to strangulation hazard:

Girl’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a voluntary recall on Girl’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings, manufactured in Hong Kong and distributed by Regaliti Inc., of New York, New York, due to strangulation hazard. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. Sweatshirts and Jackets with drawstrings around the neck and waist can easily become attached to objects such as trees, playground equipment, etc., causing injury.

This recall involves girl’s cropped jackets in a velvet-like material with a hoodie that has a drawstring. The jackets were sold under the Betty Blue brand name in pink, red, blue and brown, and in children’s sizes small through XL. Betty Blue Girls is printed on the hangtag on the neck. This product was sold exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from November 2007 through September 2009 for approximately $4.00.

Consumer Protection Commissioner Jerry Farrell, Jr., recommends consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory or Regaliti for a full refund. No injuries and/or incidents have been reported. For additional information, contact Regaliti collect at (212) 840-0202 between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Wednesday through Friday or visit Burlington Coat Factory’s Web site at www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com.

Boys’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard

The Department of Consumer Protection is also alerting consumers to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voluntary recall of Locks All Over Boys’ Hoody, All Over Skaters Boy’s Hoody and Rock Mask Boy’s Hoody due to strangulation hazard. Locks All Over and All Over Skaters were manufactured in China and the Rock Mask garment was manufactured in Peru.

The hoodies have drawstrings through the hoods that pose a strangulation hazard to children. The recalled boys hooded sweatshirts come in three (3) 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.

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.

Commissioner Jerry Farrell, Jr., recommends consumers 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. No injuries and/or incidents have been reported. For Additional information contact Brand Evolution toll-free at (877) 330-3911 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.burlingtoncoat.com.

Byer California Recalls Girls’ Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Consumers are being alerted to a voluntary recall of the following consumer product: Girls’ Cargo Pocket Jackets, manufactured in China and imported by Byer California DBA Amy Byer, Philly, of San Francisco, California due to strangulation hazard. The drawstrings on the neck and waist of the jacket can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.

This recall involves girls’ brown cargo pocket jackets sold in sizes small through extra-large. Style number 2029G1J is printed on the tag inside the jacket.

The jackets were sold nationwide at Burlington Coat Factory, Bon Ton Stores and juvenile clothing retail stores from December 2008 through September 2009 for approximately $12.00.

Commissioner Farrell recommends consumers should remove the drawstring immediately or return the jacket to the store where purchased for a full refund. No injuries and/or incidents have been reported, however the potential for injury is high. For additional information, contact Byer California at (800) 998-2937 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, or visit the Web site at www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com .

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