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

Recalled December 9, 2014 · CPSC recall 15711 · Nordstrom

Hazard

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

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 2,030

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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."

What to do

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].

Product

Open Vest Sweaters by Leith

Imported by

Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash.

Retailers

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

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →