CPSCMarch 31, 2010

Boys' Vests and Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings recall

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

Why was Boys' Vests and Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. 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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
North-Sportif Hooded Jackets and Reversible Vests
Company
North-Sportif Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 360 Jackets and 360 Vests
Sold at
Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from October 2002 through January 2010 for about $13.
Recall date
March 31, 2010
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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