CPSCGeneral Alert
Lion Force Recalls Boys’ Puffer Coats Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusiv...
Published: February 4, 2014Recall ID: 14100Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Lion Force Boys' Puffer Coats
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Lion-Force-Recalls-Boys-Puffer-Coats |
| Title | Lion Force Recalls Boys’ Puffer Coats Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14100.pu107LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Front of coat |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14100.LFPU107legacy2LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Full coat to show elastic bottom of coat |
| Hazards › Name | The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Lion Force Boys' Puffer Coats |
| Products › Type | Outerwear |
| Products › Category I D | 67596 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,400 |
| Recall I D | 1617 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide November 2010 through September 2013 for about $30. |
| Recall Date | 2014-02-04T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Lion Force Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y. |
| Recall Number | 14100 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Lion Force toll-free at (855) 441-5466, 24-hours a day, every day. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |