Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Urgent Gear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom Stores
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-03-11 · 08217
Hazards
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Recall
Number
08217
Date
2008-03-11
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Micros Boys' Hooded Jackets
Companies
Retailer(s)
Nordstrom stores nationwide from November 2007 through December 2007 for about $50.
Importer(s)
Urgent Gear Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
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.