Nordstrom Recalls Open Vest Sweaters Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-12-09 · 15711
Hazards
The sweaters fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a burn injury hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
15711
Date
2014-12-09
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Open Vest Sweaters by Leith
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Nordstrom stores nationwide and online at Nordstrom.com from August 2014 through September 2014 for about $70.
Importer(s)
Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Country of manufacture
China
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."