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CPSCRecalled Mar 11, 2008 · #08217

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

Hazard

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

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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.

Product details

Product
Micros Boys' Hooded Jackets
Type
Clothing (Children)
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Nordstrom stores nationwide from November 2007 through December 2007 for about $50.
Made in
China

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice