The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed. Consumers can submit reports of harm to CPSC’s searchable online product safety database at www.SaferProducts.gov. A searchable food and medical product recall database is available at www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm.
Units: About 2,400
Hazard: The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can strangle children.
Description: Boys’ black hooded coats with dark gray drawstrings around the hood 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 front of the coat and on the tag at the back of the neck. Boys’ coat sizes 4 through 12 are recalled.
Sold exclusively at: Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from November 2010 through September 2013 for about $30.
Remedy: Remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to Lion Force Inc. for a refund.
Contact: Call 855-441-5466.
