CPSC recall 00-049, announced January 4, 2000, covers Nordstrom infant and girls' sweatshirts (about 5,300 units). Zipper pulls on these sweatshirts can detach from the garments, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop wearing these sweatshirts immediately, and return them to any Nordstrom store, for a refund. Recall contact: call (888) 282-6060.
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Which products are included?
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."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Zipper pulls on these sweatshirts can detach from the garments, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Nordstrom is aware of one incident in which an infant choked on the zipper pull, but suffered no permanent injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop wearing these sweatshirts immediately, and return them to any Nordstrom store, for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Nordstrom
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 00-049
- Units
- About 5,300
- Sold at / sales period
- Nordstrom stores nationwide sold these sweatshirts in December 1999 for between $22 and $28.
- Distributor
- Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Nordstrom infant and girls' sweatshirts
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For more information, call Nordstrom at (888) 282-6060 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. any day of the week.
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