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Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Urgent Gear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom Stores

Reported: March 11, 2008 Initiated: March 11, 2008 #08217

Product Description

This recall involves Micros boys' 100% cotton jackets. The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood. They were sold in black with a peace sign patch and a "MCC Micros" patch on the chest, silver with a silver stitched design on the front, and gray with skulls on the front. Style numbers BZAT 718 (Black) / BZAT 722 (Silver) / BZAT 724 (Dark Gray) are printed on a label sewn into the jacket's inner side seam.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 700
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Childrens-Hooded-Sweatshirts-Recalled-by-Urgent-Gear-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Nordstrom-Stores

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves Micros boys' 100% cotton jackets. The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood. They were sold in black with a peace sign patch and a "MCC Micros" patch on the chest, silver with a silver stitched design on the front, and gray with skulls on the front. Style numbers BZAT 718 (Black) / BZAT 722 (Silver) / BZAT 724 (Dark Gray) are printed on a label sewn into the jacket's inner side seam.. Units affected: About 700.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to Nordstrom or to Urgent Gear for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 11, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08217.

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