Nordstrom Recalls Open Vest Sweaters Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)
Source: CPSC Recall #15711
Recall Date
2014-12-09
Manufacturer
Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Units Affected
About 2,030
Products Involved
Open Vest Sweaters by Leith
Hazard
The sweaters fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a burn injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the recalled sweaters and contact Nordstrom to return them for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Nordstrom stores nationwide and online at Nordstrom.com from August 2014 through September 2014 for about $70.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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."
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28