CPSCGeneral Alert
Nordstrom Recalls Open Vest Sweaters Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Fl...
Published: December 9, 2014Recall ID: 15711Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The sweaters fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a burn injury hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Leith brand women's textured open vest sleeveless sweaters. The sweaters are 35 ½ inches long. They were sold in black and cream, and in sizes extra small - XS, small - S, medium - M, large - L and extra large - XL. Care labels sewn into the garments read, "Leith," "Made in China," "83% cotton" and "17% nylon."
Affected Products
Open Vest Sweaters by Leith
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Nordstrom-Recalls-Open-Vest-Sweaters |
| Title | Nordstrom Recalls Open Vest Sweaters Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15711.Leith-sweater-%28black%29800.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Nordstrom Leith Brand Open Vest Sweater in Black |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15711.Leith%2520sweater%2520%28white%29800.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Nordstrom Leith Brand Open Vest Sweater in Black in Cream |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15711.leithtag.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Nordstrom Leith Brand Open Vest Sweater Care Label |
| Hazards › Name | The sweaters fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a burn injury hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Open Vest Sweaters by Leith |
| Products › Type | Outerwear |
| Products › Category I D | 67596 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,030 |
| Recall I D | 1972 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop wearing the recalled sweaters and contact Nordstrom to return them for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash. |
| Retailers › Name | Nordstrom stores nationwide and online at Nordstrom.com from August 2014 through September 2014 for about $70. |
| Recall Date | 2014-12-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Leith brand women's textured open vest sleeveless sweaters. The sweaters are 35 ½ inches long. They were sold in black and cream, and in sizes extra small - XS, small - S, medium - M, large - L and extra large - XL. Care labels sewn into the garments read, "Leith," "Made in China," "83% cotton" and "17% nylon." |
| Recall Number | 15711 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Nordstrom at (800) 804-0806 anytime, or online at www.nordstrom.com and click on "Recall" for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at contact@nordstrom.com. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-12-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |