North-Sportif Boys' Vests and Hooded Jackets Recalled for Strangulation Hazards
North-Sportif is recalling boys' hooded jackets and reversible vests sold at Burlington Coat Factory due to drawstring strangulation and entanglement risks.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (strangulation/entanglement) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
North-Sportif Inc. is recalling approximately 360 boys' black hooded jackets and 360 black and blue reversible vests. The jackets feature a belt with an elastic drawstring at the neck, while the vests have a drawstring around the waist. Both garments are labeled "North Sportif Urban Expedition" and were sold in sizes small (8-10) and medium (12-14).
The drawstrings pose strangulation and entanglement hazards to young children. The garments were sold exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from October 2002 through January 2010 for about $13 each. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garments to eliminate the hazard or return the items to Burlington Coat Factory for a refund or credit. For additional information, consumers can contact North-Sportif collect at (212) 643-9730 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
The recalled product
- Product
- North-Sportif Hooded Jackets and Reversible Vests
- Affected units
- 360
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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