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RecallCPSCcpsc-178STRANGULATION OR ENTANGLEMENT

Girls' Hooded Sweaters with Drawstrings Recalled by Children's Apparel Network Due Strangulation Hazard

Units Affected
9,700
Recall Date
March 24, 2010
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Strangulation Or Entanglement
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-178.

The hooded sweaters were sold as part of a 3-piece set with knit shirt and corduroy pants. The girls' acrylic sweater has flower appliqués and embroidery. A Young Hearts label in the neck seam has RN# 16435. The sweaters were sold in sizes 2-4T and 4-6X.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-178.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweaters to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the place of purchase for a full refund.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Burlington Coat Factory, Pamida And Ross Stores Nationwide From June 2008 Through November 2008 For About $15. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-178.

For additional information, contact Children's Apparel Network at (800) 919-1917 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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Burlington Coat Factory, Pamida And Ross Stores Nationwide From June 2008 Through November 2008 For About $15. Recall FAQ

Burlington Coat Factory, Pamida And Ross Stores Nationwide From June 2008 Through November 2008 For About $15. is the subject of a children's products recall: Girls' Hooded Sweaters with Drawstrings Recalled by Children's Apparel Network Due Strangulation Hazard. The notice was published on March 24, 2010 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 9,700 units are potentially affected.