North-Sportif Hooded Jackets and Reversible Vests

CPSC Recall #10-185 — March 30, 2010

Recall #10-185 Date: March 30, 2010 Remedy: Refund, Replace

Product

North-Sportif Hooded Jackets and Reversible Vests

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.

Hazard

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. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) 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.

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.

Units Affected

About 360 Jackets and 360 Vests

Sold At

Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from October 2002 through January 2010 for about $13.

Manufactured In

China