CPSC Recall in 2010: Boys' Vests and Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by North-Sportif Due to Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-185

Date: March 30, 2010

Product Name: North-Sportif Hooded Jackets and Reversible Vests

Recall 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 Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Replace

Units: About 360 Jackets and 360 Vests

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

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

Manufactured In:

China