Official recall notice
CPSCN/ANotable
CPSC, Nordstrom Inc. Announce Recall of Infant and Girls' Sweatshirts
- Recall date
- 2000-01-04
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 5,300
Why it was recalled
Hazard
Zipper pulls on these sweatshirts can detach from the garments, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Recommended action
What to do
Consumers should stop wearing these sweatshirts immediately, and return them to any Nordstrom store, for a refund.
Product description
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."
Reported incidents
Nordstrom is aware of one incident in which an infant choked on the zipper pull, but suffered no permanent injuries.