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

Recall 08-217 · March 11, 2008 · Urgent Gear

What to doConsumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to Nordstrom or to Urgent Gear for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-217 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 11, 2008
Brand
Urgent Gear
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Micros Boys' Hooded Jackets
Hazard
Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom Stores
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Units
About 700
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What 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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Micros Boys' Hooded Jackets · About 700 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Nordstrom stores nationwide from November 2007 through December 2007 for about $50.; Urgent Gear Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif..

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

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Micros Boys' Hooded Jackets (About 700 units). This recall involves Micros boys' 100% cotton jackets.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom Stores.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to Nordstrom or to Urgent Gear for a full refund.

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