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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

Recall 10-185 · March 31, 2010 · North-Sportif

What to doConsumers 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.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
10-185 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 31, 2010
Brand
North-Sportif
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
North-Sportif Hooded Jackets and Reversible Vests
Hazard
Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Units
About 360 Jackets and 360 Vests
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • North-Sportif Hooded Jackets and Reversible Vests · About 360 Jackets and 360 Vests units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from October 2002 through January 2010 for about $13.; North-Sportif Inc., of New York, N.Y..

Consumer contact

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 history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

North-Sportif Hooded Jackets and Reversible Vests (About 360 Jackets and 360 Vests units). This recall involves boys' black hooded jackets with a belt and an elastic drawstring at the neck.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.