CPSCFebruary 17, 2011

James Perse Jackets recall: Violation of Federal Flammability

James Perse Recalls Jackets Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

Why was James Perse Jackets recalled?

The jackets fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jackets and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact James Perse toll free at (800) 430-8559 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.jamesperse.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
Men's and Women's Jackets
Company
New Live, Los Angeles, Calif.
Quantity
About 6,700 units
Sold at
Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Barneys of New York, and James Perse Boutiques from July 2010 to December 2010 for $225 to $350.
Recall date
February 17, 2011
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The men's jacket is corduroy and is fully lined with Sherpa fleece. It has a five-button front closure, two side pockets and two breast pockets. The style number is MV2156. Two styles of women's jackets are subject to this recall. One is a zip-front jacket with two pockets, a hood lined with Sherpa fleece and a drawstring at the waist. The style number is WOY2443. The other is a belted, wrap jacket with a Sherpa fleece-lined collar. It has two side pockets and wide knit cuffs at the wrist. The style number is WOY2444. Each jacket is made of 100 percent cotton and was manufactured in various colors. A label with the style number is located on the side seam of the inside of the jackets.

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