Boys' Vests and Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by North-Sportif Due to Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
Boys' Vests and Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by North-Sportif Due to Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
North-Sportif Hooded Jackets and Reversible Vests
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Boys-Vests-and-Hooded-Jackets-with-Drawstrings-Recalled-by-North-Sportif-Due-to-Strangulation-and-Entanglement-Hazards-Sold-Exclusively-at-Burlington-Coat-Factory |
| Title | Boys' Vests and Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by North-Sportif Due to Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a4aa5e2a62724aff93892168b6b2267e.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Hooded Jacket |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2a906eaac2144027ab1cbbbb03b76bc4.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Reversible Vest |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | North-Sportif Hooded Jackets and Reversible Vests |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 360 Jackets and 360 Vests |
| Recall I D | 183 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from October 2002 through January 2010 for about $13. |
| Recall Date | 2010-03-31T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | North-Sportif Inc., of New York, N.Y. |
| Recall Number | 10185 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
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