Lion Force Recalls Boys’ Puffer Coats Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

Recalled February 4, 2014 · CPSC recall 14100 · Lion Force

Full coat to show elastic bottom of coat

Hazard

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 2,400

Incidents / injuries

No injuries have been reported.

Description

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 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.

Contact

Lion Force toll-free at (855) 441-5466, 24-hours a day, every day.

Product

Lion Force Boys' Puffer Coats

Distributed by

Lion Force Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.

Retailers

Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide November 2010 through September 2013 for about $30.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →