1. Children's Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled By Burlington Coat Factory Due to Strangulation Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10341.html
2. Tea Sets Recalled by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf(r) Due to Fire Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10348.html
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1. Children's Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled By Burlington Coat Factory Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 16, 2010
Release #10-347
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 223-2628
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Children's Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled By Burlington Coat Factory Due to Strangulation Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts
Units: About 10,000
Importer/Retailer: Burlington Coat Factory, of Burlington, N.J.
Hazard: The hooded jackets and sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood and/or waist which can pose a strangulation or entrapment 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 and sweatshirts.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: Based on available records, the following items are included in this recall.
Brand Name / Description / Color /Size
Aeropostale / Boys' pullover sweatshirt with Aeropostale printed on front / Brown / Boys' size Small
Apple Bottom / Girls' zippered velvet jacket with "Apple Bottom" embroidered on back / Brown / Girls' size 7 - 16
Deere Park / Boys' zippered jackets / Red and Blue / Boys' sizes
Disney Winnie the Pooh / Zippered jackets with a picture of Winnie the Pooh on the front of the jacket / Blue with white sleeves with green and blue stripes on the sleeves / 2T, 3T, 4T
Gray Wolf / Zippered jacket with Grey Wolf tag inside jacket and drawstring waist / Dark Blue / 13 - 14
Jonathon Stone / Zippered jacket with "55" printed on front. "J.stone" is printed on tag on back of neck of the garment / Blue, red and white / L
Kani Gold (sold from 10/24/2008) / Boys' zippered sweatshirt / Brown, black and grey / Youth L (16/18)
Miletta / Zippered Jackets / Black with faux fur cuffs and hood / Medium (9 - 10)
Mirika / Girls' zippered sweatshirts with embroidery on sleeves / Red / Medium
New York / Girls' zippered sleeveless Sweatshirt with "33 New York" embroidered on jacket / Light Blue / Small
Ruff Stuff (Date approx. 1995) / Boys' zipper and snap close jackets / Blue and light blue / Size 14 - 16
Sergio Benini (Sept 2007) / Zippered heavy jackets with snaps / Brown / Medium
Manufactured in: China, Cambodia, Korea, and United States
Sold at: Burlington Coat Factory and other retailers nationwide from January 1995 through September 2009 for between $7 and $30.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund or credit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Burlington Coat Factory toll-free at (888) 223-2628 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10347.html
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2. Tea Sets Recalled by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf(r) Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 16, 2010
Release #10-348
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 832-5323
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Tea Sets Recalled by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf(r) Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Tea Sets
Units: About 1,600
Retailer: International Coffee & Tea, LLC, dba The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf(r), of Los Angeles, Calif.
Importer: Formation Brands LLC, of South San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard: Sparking from the metallic decorations on the tea sets can result if used in a microwave oven, posing a risk of fire.
Incidents/Injuries: International Coffee & Tea has received one report from a consumer of a tea cup sparking when used in a microwave oven. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the Tea for One "Flourish" design tea pot set, which includes a stackable teapot and cup. The teapot and cup are white ceramic with matching metallic foil decorations on each. The tea cup is marked "Dishwasher and microwave safe" and "Made in China" on the bottom, in English and French.
Sold exclusively at: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf(r) stores in California, Arizona and Nevada for about $12, and online at www.coffeebean.com for about $10 from March 2010 through August 2010.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should return the tea sets to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf(r) stores for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the product on-line can contact The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf company for instructions on returning the tea sets by mail.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf(r) at (800) 832-5323/(800) TEA LEAF between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.coffeebean.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10348.html
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