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Lion Force Recalls Boys’ Puffer Coats Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

U.S. CPSCStrangulationFeb 4, 2014
Front of coat
Front of coat
Full coat to show elastic bottom of coat
Full coat to show elastic bottom of coat

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Lion Force Inc. for a full refund.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

No injuries have been reported.

Product description

This recall involves boys' black hooded coats with dark gray drawstrings around the hood. The coats are 100% nylon on the outer shell with a zip-off hood. The wrist cuffs and waist band are elasticized. There are two front Velcro-flap pockets and an inner stow pocket on the coats. "Lion Force" is printed on the upper left side of the front of the coat and on the sewn on tag at the back of the neck. This recall involves boys' coat sizes 4 through 12.

Sold on

Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide November 2010 through September 2013 for about $30.

Contact the company

Lion Force toll-free at (855) 441-5466, 24-hours a day, every day.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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