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

U.S. CPSCStrangulationMar 31, 2010
Picture of Recalled Hooded Jacket
Picture of Recalled Hooded Jacket
Picture of Recalled Reversible Vest
Picture of Recalled Reversible Vest

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

Hazard

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.

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

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.

Sold on

Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from October 2002 through January 2010 for about $13.

Contact the company

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 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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