Lion Force Recalls Boys’ Puffer Coats Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
Recall 14100 · Feb 4, 2014 · Lion Force
2,400
units affected
2,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14100
- Date
- Feb 4, 2014
- Company
- Lion Force
- Units affected
- 2,400
- Product
- Lion Force Boys' Puffer Coats
- Product type
- Outerwear
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Strangulation
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.
What can happen
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide November 2010 through September 2013 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lion force boys' puffer coats?
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.
What is the hazard?
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.