Recalls / 2008-03-11

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

08217 · Recalled 2008-03-11 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Reported injuries

None reported.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Micros Boys' Hooded Jackets		About 700

Parties

Importer: Urgent Gear Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Made in: China
Sold at: Nordstrom from November 2007 through December 2007 for about $50.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Urgent Gear collect at (213) 741-9926 ext. 247 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.urgentgear.com

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Source: CPSC recall 08217. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.