CPSC recall · Reported March 31, 2010
Boys' Vests and Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by North-Sportif Due to Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
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.
North-Sportif Inc., of New York, N.y. recalled This recall involves boys' black hooded jackets with a belt and an elastic drawstring at ….
Boys' Vests and Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by North-Sportif Due to Strangul… was recalled by North-Sportif Inc., of New York, N.y. in March 31, 2010. Reason: The jackets have a drawstring through the hood and the vests have a drawstring through the waist, which can p…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garment to eliminate the haz…. Verify recall #10185 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
North-Sportif Inc., of New York, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The jackets have a drawstring through the hood and the vests have a drawstring through the waist, which can p….
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- March 31, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10185 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
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 Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10185 |
| Date reported | March 31, 2010 |
| Date initiated | March 31, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | North-Sportif Inc., of New York, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 360 Jackets and 360 Vests |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington …
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