Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Urgent Gear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom Stores
USChildren's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Urgent Gear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom Stores
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Micros boys' 100% cotton jackets. The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood. They were sold in black with a peace sign patch and a "MCC Micros" patch on the chest, silver with a silver stitched design on the front, and gray with skulls on the front. Style numbers BZAT 718 (Black) / BZAT 722 (Silver) / BZAT 724 (Dark Gray) are printed on a label sewn into the jacket's inner side seam.
Affected Products
Micros Boys' Hooded Jackets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Childrens-Hooded-Sweatshirts-Recalled-by-Urgent-Gear-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Nordstrom-Stores |
| Title | Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Urgent Gear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom Stores |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d5de5b8f852e4ad1aeceeec813be50d5.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Boys' Hooded Jacket |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/71a06b0204ed4a76a6a85f095f3df801.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Boys' Hooded Jacket |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/765b4ad6a05d4071b63d49a1b03faadd.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Boys' Hooded Jacket |
| Hazards › Name | The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Micros Boys' Hooded Jackets |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 700 |
| Recall I D | 4246 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to Nordstrom or to Urgent Gear for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Urgent Gear Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Nordstrom stores nationwide from November 2007 through December 2007 for about $50. |
| Recall Date | 2008-03-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Micros boys' 100% cotton jackets. The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood. They were sold in black with a peace sign patch and a "MCC Micros" patch on the chest, silver with a silver stitched design on the front, and gray with skulls on the front. Style numbers BZAT 718 (Black) / BZAT 722 (Silver) / BZAT 724 (Dark Gray) are printed on a label sewn into the jacket's inner side seam. |
| Recall Number | 08217 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Urgent Gear collect at (213) 741-9926 ext. 247 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.urgentgear.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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