CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
Boys' Vests and Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by North-Sportif Due to Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
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.
Required Consumer Action
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 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
Recall Details
Sold At
Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from October 2002 through January 2010 for about $13.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
10185
Product Information
Product Name
North-Sportif Hooded Jackets and Reversible Vests
Product Type
Clothing (Children)
Number of Units
About 360 Jackets and 360 Vests
Distributed By
North-Sportif Inc., of New York, N.Y.