High risk Recalled March 24, 2010 About 2,300 units Updated May 23, 2014

Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Liberty Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard

Clothing & sleepwearStrangulation

The hazard

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Incidents reported: None reported.

What to do now

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the place of purchase or to Liberty Apparel Company for a full refund.

Contact: For additional information, call Liberty Apparel Company collect at (212) 768-3030 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com

About this recall

This recall involves the Jewel girls' zippered, hooded sweatshirts with style number J2184SK. The sweatshirts come in red or white and have small gold and silver hearts with arrows printed on them. The style number is printed on the tag that is sewn on the inside seam of the sweatshirts and "Jewel" is printed on the neck tag. They were sold in children's sizes small, medium, large, extra-large sizes or sizes 4 through 16.

Product photos

Picture of Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt - Red
Picture of Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt - Red
Picture of Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt - White
Picture of Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt - White
Picture of Neck Tag on Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Picture of Neck Tag on Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt

Photos: U.S. CPSC