CPSC recall · Reported December 9, 2014
Nordstrom Recalls Open Vest Sweaters Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)
The sweaters fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a burn injury hazard to consumers.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Leith brand women's textured open vest sleeveless sweaters. The swea….
Nordstrom Recalls Open Vest Sweaters Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammabilit… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 9, 2014. Reason: The sweaters fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a burn injury hazard …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop wearing the recalled sweaters and contact Nordstrom to …. Verify recall #15711 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The sweaters fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a burn injury hazard ….
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- agency class
- December 9, 2014
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15711 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, 1 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.
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Product description
This recall involves Leith brand women's textured open vest sleeveless sweaters. The sweaters are 35 ½ inches long. They were sold in black and cream, and in sizes extra small - XS, small - S, medium - M, large - L and extra large - XL. Care labels sewn into the garments read, "Leith," "Made in China," "83% cotton" and "17% nylon."
Reason for recall
The sweaters fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a burn injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the recalled sweaters and contact Nordstrom to return them for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15711 |
| Date reported | December 9, 2014 |
| Date initiated | December 9, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 2,030 |
| 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 immediately stop wearing the recalled sweaters and contact Nordstrom to return them for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (15711) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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