CPSC, Nordstrom Inc. Announce Recall of Infant and Girls' Sweatshirts
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-01-04). Hazards: choking. About 5,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00049 |
| Published | 2000-01-04 |
| Last updated | 2000-01-04 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Nordstrom infant and girls' sweatshirts |
| Firm named in the title | Nordstrom Inc. |
| Firms | Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash. (distributor) |
| Units (US) | 5,300 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Nordstrom stores nationwide sold these sweatshirts in December 1999 for between $22 and $28. |
Description
The recalled garments are cotton/polyester blend, long-sleeve, half-zipper sweatshirts with a heart-shaped zipper pull. They are pink or blue, and sold in infant size 6 months through big girl size 16. These sweatshirts have collar labels reading, "Baby N" or "N Kids."
Hazard
Zipper pulls on these sweatshirts can detach from the garments, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop wearing these sweatshirts immediately, and return them to any Nordstrom store, for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
Nordstrom is aware of one incident in which an infant choked on the zipper pull, but suffered no permanent injuries.
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