Nordstrom Recalls Children's Socks Due to Choking Hazard

The sock's pom pom can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 21187
Affected scope: About 370

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

The CPSC recalled This recall involves Nordstrom's Tucker & Tate-branded socks. The anklet socks were sold ….

Nordstrom Recalls Children's Socks Due to Choking Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 18, 2021. Reason: The sock's pom pom can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Customers should immediately stop using the recalled children's socks and contact Nordstr…. Verify recall #21187 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The sock's pom pom can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children..

None
agency class: August 18, 2021
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21187 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, 6 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

This recall involves Nordstrom's Tucker & Tate-branded socks. The anklet socks were sold in children's sizes 5 to 7 and in a pack of three pairs of socks containing one gray pair, one white and blue pair and one white and red pair. The socks have a pom pom attached to the ankle. UPC code 439113514195 can be found on the product packaging.

Reason for recall

The sock's pom pom can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Customers should immediately stop using the recalled children's socks and contact Nordstrom to receive a full 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	21187
Date reported	August 18, 2021
Date initiated	August 18, 2021
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 370
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

Customers should immediately stop using the recalled children's socks and contact Nordstrom to receive a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The sock's pom pom can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Customers should immediately stop using the recalled children's socks and contact Nordstrom to receive a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 18, 2021. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 21187.

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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