CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • March 11, 2008

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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

Contact Information

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 Details

Sold At
Nordstrom stores nationwide from November 2007 through December 2007 for about $50.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
08217

Product Information

Product Name
Micros Boys' Hooded Jackets
Product Type
Clothing (Children)
Number of Units
About 700
Imported By
Urgent Gear Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Full Contact Information

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