James Perse Recalls Jackets Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Source: CPSC Recall #11134
Recall Date
2011-02-17
Manufacturer
New Live, Los Angeles, Calif.
Units Affected
About 6,700 units
Products Involved
Men's and Women's Jackets
Hazard
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.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
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.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28