Nordstrom Recalls Open Vest Sweaters Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)
Recall 15711 · Dec 9, 2014 · Nordstrom
2,030
units affected
2,030
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15711
- Date
- Dec 9, 2014
- Company
- Nordstrom
- Units affected
- 2,030
- Product
- Open Vest Sweaters by Leith
- Product type
- Outerwear
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
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."
What can happen
The sweaters fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a burn injury hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the recalled sweaters and contact Nordstrom to return them for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Nordstrom stores nationwide and online at Nordstrom.com from August 2014 through September 2014 for about $70.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled open vest sweaters by leith?
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the recalled sweaters and contact Nordstrom to return them for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The sweaters fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a burn injury hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.