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Entrapment / StrangulationMarch 11, 2008CPSC #08217

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Urgent Gear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom Stores

Brand
Unknown
Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
700
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Nordstrom stores nationwide from November 2007 through December 2007 for about $50.

Photos

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