CPSCDecember 9, 2014

Nordstrom Open Vest Sweaters recall: Burn Hazard

Nordstrom Recalls Open Vest Sweaters Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)

Why was Nordstrom Open Vest Sweaters recalled?

The sweaters fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a burn injury hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop wearing the recalled sweaters and contact Nordstrom to return them for a full refund. 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 [email protected].

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Open Vest Sweaters by Leith
Company
Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Quantity
About 2,030
Sold at
Nordstrom stores nationwide and online at Nordstrom.com from August 2014 through September 2014 for about $70.
Recall date
December 9, 2014
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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."

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