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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 4, 2014Highest risk
Lion Force Boys’ Puffer Coats Due to Strangulation Hazard
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Strangulation risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Lion Force Inc. for a full refund.
Who to contact: Lion Force toll-free at (855) 441-5466, 24-hours a day, every day.
The product
This recall involves boys' black hooded coats with dark gray drawstrings around the hood. The coats 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 the upper left side of the front of the coat and on the sewn on tag at the back of the neck. This recall involves boys' coat sizes 4 through 12.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,400
- Recall date
- February 4, 2014
- Made or distributed by
- Lion Force Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- No injuries have been reported.
Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide November 2010 through September 2013 for about $30.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Lion Force Recalls Boys’ Puffer Coats Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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