CPSC2008-03-11
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Urgent Gear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom Stores
Urgent Gear Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Hazard
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to Nordstrom or to Urgent Gear for a full refund.
Sold at
Nordstrom stores nationwide from November 2007 through December 2007 for about $50.
Affected count
About 700
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Micros Boys' Hooded Jackets
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Urgent Gear collect at (213) 741-9926 ext. 247 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.urgentgear.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Childrens-Hooded-Sweatshirts-Recalled-by-Urgent-Gear-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Nordstrom-StoresDon't want to check this manually?
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