CPSC recall 00010b, announced November 1, 1999, covers Montgomery Ward North West Blue boys hooded jackets and sweatshirts (about 780 units). The jackets and sweatshirts have hood drawstrings. The notice reports no incidents. Stop wearing the jackets and sweatshirts. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772.
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The jackets and sweatshirts being recalled were sold under the brand name North West Blue and have the following identification numbers printed on the care label: "RN90866" or "RN81862".
Which products are included?
The jackets and sweatshirts being recalled were sold under the brand name North West Blue and have the following identification numbers printed on the care label: "RN90866" or "RN81862". The garments are made in Nepal or Pakistan from 100 percent cotton in sizes small through large. The sweatshirt is style RN 90866, which comes in navy or olive. This is a pullover style sweatshirt with a zipper front pouch pocket and elbow pads. The jacket is style RN 81862, which comes in khaki, navy, olive or natural with stripes on the chest and sleeves. This is a zip front jacket made from cotton canvas with a fleece hood. "North West Blue" is on a sewn-in label at the neck of both garment styles.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The jackets and sweatshirts have hood drawstrings. Children can get entangled and strangle in the drawstrings that catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Stop wearing the jackets and sweatshirts. Either remove the drawstrings from the hood or discard or destroy these products.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Montgomery Ward
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 00010b
- Units
- About 780
- Manufactured in
- Nepal, Pakistan
- Sold at / sales period
- Montgomery Ward stores nationwide sold the garments, from August 1999 to October 1999, for about $20.
- Distributor
- Montgomery Ward, of Chicago, Ill.
North West Blue boys hooded jackets and sweatshirts
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For further information, consumers may call CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800-638-2772.
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