Nordstrom Recalls Open Vest Sweaters Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-12-09). Hazards: fire, burn, injury, non compliance. About 2,030 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15711 |
| Published | 2014-12-09 |
| Last updated | 2014-12-09 |
| Product category | Outerwear |
| Products | Open Vest Sweaters by Leith |
| Firm named in the title | Nordstrom |
| Firms | Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 2,030 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, injury, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Nordstrom stores nationwide and online at Nordstrom.com from August 2014 through September 2014 for about $70. |
Description
This recall involves Leith brand women's textured open vest sleeveless sweaters. The sweaters are 35 ½ inches long. They were sold in black and cream, and in sizes extra small - XS, small - S, medium - M, large - L and extra large - XL. Care labels sewn into the garments read, "Leith," "Made in China," "83% cotton" and "17% nylon."
Hazard
The sweaters fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a burn injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the recalled sweaters and contact Nordstrom to return them for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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