CPSC, Nordstrom Inc. Announce Recall of Infant and Girls' Sweatshirts
What was recalled
The recalled garments are cotton/polyester blend, long-sleeve, half-zipper sweatshirts with a heart-shaped zipper pull. They are pink or blue, and sold in infant size 6 months through big girl size 16. These sweatshirts have collar labels reading, "Baby N" or "N Kids."
Hazard
Zipper pulls on these sweatshirts can detach from the garments, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Injuries
Nordstrom is aware of one incident in which an infant choked on the zipper pull, but suffered no permanent injuries.
Where it was sold
- Nordstrom stores nationwide sold these sweatshirts in December 1999 for between $22 and $28.
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