CPSC Recall in 2009: Boy's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings and Warm up Sets Recalled by Burlington Coat Factory Due to Strangulation Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 09-289

Date: July 29, 2009

Product Name: Boys Hooded Sweatshirts and Warm Up Sets

Recall 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.Note: Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection brought this product recall to the attention of the CPSC.

Hazard Description:

The sweatshirts and jackets to the warm up sets have drawstrings through the hoods, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Replace

Units: About 13,300

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

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

Manufactured In:

China

Custom Label:

Retailer:

Custom Field:

Burlington Coat Factory, of Burlington, N.J.