CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2010-03-31

Boys' Vests and Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by North-Sportif Due to Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

10185 · Recalled 2010-03-31 · CPSC page

Picture of Recalled Hooded Jacket
Picture of Recalled Hooded Jacket

Description

This recall involves boys' black hooded jackets with a belt and an elastic drawstring at the neck. "North Sportif" is printed on the jacket's belt. The recalled vest is black and blue and is reversible. The vest has a drawstring around the waist. The garments were sold in sizes small (8-10) and medium (12-14). Both garments have a tag on the neck that reads North Sportif Urban Expedition.

Hazards

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood and the vests have a drawstring through the waist, which can pose strangulation and entanglement hazards to young children.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory for a refund or credit.

Products

NameModelUnits
North-Sportif Hooded Jackets and Reversible VestsAbout 360 Jackets and 360 Vests

Parties

Distributor
North-Sportif Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Sold at
Burlington Coat Factory from October 2002 through January 2010 for about $13.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact North-Sportif collect at (212) 643-9730 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the store's Web site at www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com

More images

Picture of Recalled Reversible Vest
Picture of Recalled Reversible Vest

Source: CPSC recall 10185. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.