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Choking Hazard Prompts Nordstrom Recall of Children's Jackets

Date: 6/20/2007

Reason: Choking Hazard

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WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Release #07-215 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 933-3365
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Name of Product: Pine Peak Blues Children's Jackets

Units: About 1,900

Importer: Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash.

Hazard: The zipper pull can detach from the jacket's zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Nordstrom has received one report of the zipper pull detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled jackets were sold in infant, toddler and youth sizes. They are navy-colored and long-sleeved. They have a zipper-front with the flag of England embroidered on the left shoulder and an "England" patch on the left chest. There are two zipper front pockets in addition to the zipper front. "Pine Peak Blues" is printed on a label inside the jacket.

Sold exclusively at: Nordstrom stores from November 2006 through April 2007 for about $35.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jacket away from children and return it to any Nordstrom store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Nordstrom toll-free at (800) 933-3365 anytime, visit the firm's Web site at www.nordstrom.com, or email the firm at contact@nordstrom.com

Picture of Recalled Pine Peak Blues Childrens Jackets

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