CPSC Recall in 2010: Haselson International Trading Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-170

Date: March 16, 2010

Product Name: Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings

Recall Description:

This recall involves children's sweatshirts sold in sizes 4 through 7 and S (8) and M (10-12). The sweatshirts were sold in various colors and prints. The brand name Kani Gold or Road Block is printed inside of the garment on the neck tag.

Hazard Description:

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments such as sweatshirts and jackets.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 23,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from July 2006 through September 2009 for between $6 and $30.

Manufactured In:

Indonesia, Egypt, China, Pakistan and Korea