James Perse Recalls Jackets

James Perse Recalls Jackets Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

James Perse is recalling about 6,700 Men’s and Women’s Jackets because the jackets fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

No injuries have been reported as yet, but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced a voluntary recall of Men’s and Women’s Jackets by James Perse. These products are sold at Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Barneys of New York, and James Perse Boutiques from July 2010 to December 2010 for $225 to $350. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jackets and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. For additional information, contact James Perse toll free at (800) 430-8559 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.jamesperse.com

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.