February 18, 2010 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Baycreek Inc., of New York, N.Y., today announced a voluntary recall of Attitude Gold Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts.

This recall involves children’s hooded sweatshirts in sizes small, medium, large and extra large. The sweatshirts were sold in beige, blue, charcoal gray and black and have a random distress designs. Style number ZZJ-2J, ZZJ-01J, ZZJ-04J or ZZJ-5J is printed on the hangtag.

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996 CPSC, issued guidelines (pdf) (which were incorporated in to 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 jackets or sweatshirts.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Approximately 1,900 sweatshirts have been sold at Burlington Coat Factory and Modecraft Fashions stores nationwide from October 2008 through June 2009 for about $25.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

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