Nordstrom Recalls Open Vest Sweaters Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 15711 · announced December 9, 2014 · Nordstrom · 2,030 units affected
The product
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."
The hazard
The sweaters fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a burn injury hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the recalled sweaters and contact Nordstrom to return them for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Nordstrom stores nationwide and online at Nordstrom.com from August 2014 through September 2014 for about $70.
Consumer contact: Nordstrom at (800) 804-0806 anytime, or online at www.nordstrom.com and click on "Recall" for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at contact@nordstrom.com.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.