CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2014-02-04

Lion Force Recalls Boys’ Puffer Coats Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

14100 · Recalled 2014-02-04 · CPSC page

Front of coat
Front of coat

Description

This recall involves boys' black hooded coats with dark gray drawstrings around the hood. The coats are 100% nylon on the outer shell with a zip-off hood. The wrist cuffs and waist band are elasticized. There are two front Velcro-flap pockets and an inner stow pocket on the coats. "Lion Force" is printed on the upper left side of the front of the coat and on the sewn on tag at the back of the neck. This recall involves boys' coat sizes 4 through 12.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Lion Force Inc. for a full refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Lion Force Boys' Puffer CoatsAbout 2,400

Parties

Distributor
Lion Force Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Made in
China
Sold at
Burlington Coat Factory November 2010 through September 2013 for about $30.

Consumer contact

Lion Force toll-free at (855) 441-5466, 24-hours a day, every day.

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Full coat to show elastic bottom of coat
Full coat to show elastic bottom of coat

Source: CPSC recall 14100. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.