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James Perse Recalls Jackets Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

Reported: February 17, 2011 Initiated: February 17, 2011 #11134

Product Description

The men's jacket is corduroy and is fully lined with Sherpa fleece. It has a five-button front closure, two side pockets and two breast pockets. The style number is MV2156. Two styles of women's jackets are subject to this recall. One is a zip-front jacket with two pockets, a hood lined with Sherpa fleece and a drawstring at the waist. The style number is WOY2443. The other is a belted, wrap jacket with a Sherpa fleece-lined collar. It has two side pockets and wide knit cuffs at the wrist. The style number is WOY2444. Each jacket is made of 100 percent cotton and was manufactured in various colors. A label with the style number is located on the side seam of the inside of the jackets.

Reason for Recall

The jackets fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jackets and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The men's jacket is corduroy and is fully lined with Sherpa fleece. It has a five-button front closure, two side pockets and two breast pockets. The style number is MV2156. Two styles of women's jackets are subject to this recall. One is a zip-front jacket with two pockets, a hood lined with Sherpa fleece and a drawstring at the waist. The style number is WOY2443. The other is a belted, wrap jacket with a Sherpa fleece-lined collar. It has two side pockets and wide knit cuffs at the wrist. The style number is WOY2444. Each jacket is made of 100 percent cotton and was manufactured in various colors. A label with the style number is located on the side seam of the inside of the jackets.. Units affected: About 6,700 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The jackets fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jackets and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 17, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11134.