CPSC, Nordstrom Inc. Announce Recall of Infant and Girls' Sweatshirts

Zipper pulls on these sweatshirts can detach from the garments, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 00049
Affected scope: About 5,300

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash. recalled The recalled garments are cotton/polyester blend, long-sleeve, half-zipper sweatshirts wi….

CPSC, Nordstrom Inc. Announce Recall of Infant and Girls' Sweatshirts was recalled by Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash. in January 4, 2000. Reason: Zipper pulls on these sweatshirts can detach from the garments, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should stop wearing these sweatshirts immediately, and return them to any Nords…. Verify recall #00049 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash. issued this CPSC recall-Zipper pulls on these sweatshirts can detach from the garments, posing a choking hazard to young children..

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agency class: January 4, 2000
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00049 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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."

Reason for recall

Zipper pulls on these sweatshirts can detach from the garments, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop wearing these sweatshirts immediately, and return them to any Nordstrom store, for a refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	00049
Date reported	January 4, 2000
Date initiated	January 4, 2000
Recalling firm	Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Affected scope	About 5,300
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop wearing these sweatshirts immediately, and return them to any Nordstrom store, for a refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Zipper pulls on these sweatshirts can detach from the garments, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop wearing these sweatshirts immediately, and return them to any Nordstrom store, for a refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 4, 2000. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 00049.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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