The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08217·Announced 2008-03-11

Urgent Gear Recalls Boys' Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard

Urgent Gear is recalling Micros boys' hooded jackets sold at Nordstrom because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (strangulation hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Urgent Gear Inc. is recalling approximately 700 Micros boys' hooded jackets due to a strangulation hazard. The garments feature a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation risk to children. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled jackets are 100% cotton and were sold exclusively at Nordstrom stores nationwide from November 2007 through December 2007 for about $50. The jackets were available in three styles: black with a peace sign patch and a "MCC Micros" patch on the chest (Style BZAT 718), silver with a silver stitched design on the front (Style BZAT 722), and gray with skulls on the front (Style BZAT 724). The style numbers are printed on a label sewn into the jacket's inner side seam.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to Nordstrom or to Urgent Gear for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can 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 website at www.urgentgear.com.

The recalled product

Product
Micros Boys' Hooded Jackets
Manufacturer
Urgent Gear Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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