CPSC & Montgomery Wards Recall Boys Jackets and Sweatshirts
USCPSC & Montgomery Wards Recall Boys Jackets and Sweatshirts
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
North West Blue boys hooded jackets and sweatshirts
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC--Montgomery-Wards-Recall-Boys-Jackets-and-Sweatshirts |
| Title | CPSC & Montgomery Wards Recall Boys Jackets and Sweatshirts |
| Images › 1 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/69478/00010b.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled USA Olympic brand reversible boys jacket, navy nylon side |
| Images › 2 › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/69478/00010c.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled USA Olympic brand reversible boys jacket, polar fleece gray side |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | North West Blue boys hooded jackets and sweatshirts |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 780 |
| Recall I D | 6769 |
| Remedies › Name | Stop wearing the jackets and sweatshirts. Either remove the drawstrings from the hood or discard or destroy these products. |
| Retailers › Name | Montgomery Ward stores nationwide sold the garments, from August 1999 to October 1999, for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 1999-11-01T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Montgomery Ward, of Chicago, Ill. |
| Recall Number | 00010b |
| Consumer Contact | For further information, consumers may call CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800-638-2772. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-05-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | Nepal |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Pakistan |
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