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Consumer product recall

Men's and Women's Jackets

Starting date:
March 16, 2011
Posting date:
March 16, 2011
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Clothing and Accessories
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Audience:
General Public (GP)
Identification number:
RA-500002537

Affected products

Men's and Women's Jackets

Product description

Three styles of jackets are subject to this recall:

  • Men's Sherpa Lined Corduroy Jacket, style MVX2156: A corduroy men's jacket that is fully lined with Sherpa fleece. It has a five-button front closure, two side pockets and two breast pockets.
  • Women's Zip Up Fleece Hoodie, style WOY2443: A zip-front women's jacket with two pockets, a hood lined with Sherpa fleece and a drawstring at the waist.
  • Women's Surplus Wrap Jacket, style WOY2444: A belted women's wrap jacket with a Sherpa fleece-lined collar. It has two side pockets and wide knit cuffs at the wrist.

Each jacket is made of 100% cotton and comes in various colours. A label with the style number is located on a side seam inside the jackets.

Hazard identified

The jackets fail to meet textile flammability requirements under Canadian law.

The jackets could easily catch fire if exposed to a flame or other ignition sources such as a match or lighter; a lit cigarette, candle or stove-top element; or a spark from a fireplace and cause burns to consumers.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incident or injury related to the use of these jackets.

Number sold

Approximately 235 of the recalled jackets were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold from June 2010 to February 2011.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Importer
New Live
Los Angeles
California
UNITED STATES
Distributor
Group of 3 Apparel
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the jackets and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For more information, consumers may contact James Perse Enterprises, Inc. toll free at 1-800-430-8559 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the James Perse website.