CPSC recall 10-185, announced March 31, 2010, covers North-Sportif Hooded Jackets and Reversible Vests (about 360 units). 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. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (212) 643-9730, or go to www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was 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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- North-Sportif
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 10-185
- Units
- About 360 Jackets and 360 Vests
- Sold at / sales period
- Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from October 2002 through January 2010 for about $13.
- Distributor
- North-Sportif Inc., of New York, N.Y.
North-Sportif Hooded Jackets and Reversible Vests
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
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
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