Nordstrom Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Nordstrom Inc. Announce Recall of Infant and Girls' Sweatshirts
Zipper pulls on these sweatshirts can detach from the garments, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- Units
- About 5,300
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $22–$28
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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."
The file
- Sold at
- Nordstrom stores nationwide sold these sweatshirts in December 1999 for between $22 and $28.
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Incident log
Nordstrom is aware of one incident in which an infant choked on the zipper pull, but suffered no permanent injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop wearing these sweatshirts immediately, and return them to any Nordstrom store, for a refund.
For more information, call Nordstrom at (888) 282-6060 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. any day of the week.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.