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InjuryNovember 1, 1999CPSC #00010b

CPSC & Montgomery Wards Recall Boys Jackets and Sweatshirts

Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
780
Remedy
contact manufacturer

What was recalled

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.

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.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

Nepal, Pakistan

Where it was sold

  • Montgomery Ward stores nationwide sold the garments, from August 1999 to October 1999, for about $20.

Photos

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