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Nordstrom Recalls Open Vest Sweaters Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Standard


Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 11, 2014.  

  • Nordstrom Leith Brand Open Vest Sweater in Black
    Nordstrom Leith Brand Open Vest Sweater in Black

Recall Summary

Name of product:  Open Vest Sweaters by Leith

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

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 [email protected].

Recall Details

Units:  About 2,030

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.” 

Incidents/Injuries:  None reported.

Remedy:  Consumers should immediately stop wearing the recalled sweaters and contact Nordstrom to return them for a full refund.

Sold at:  Nordstrom stores nationwide and online at Nordstrom.com from August 2014 through September 2014 for about $70.

Importer(s):  Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash.

Manufactured in:  China

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to help ensure the safety of consumer products – such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals -– contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.

Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC’s Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054 for the hearing impaired. Consumers can obtain news release and recall information at www.cpsc.gov, on Twitter @USCPSC or by subscribing to CPSC’s free e-mail newsletters.

Source: cpsc.gov


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