Men's Sherpa Shirts Recalled by Foria International Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Recall 11090 · Jan 11, 2011 · Foria International Inc.
20,800
units affected
20,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11090
- Date
- Jan 11, 2011
- Company
- Foria International Inc.
- Units affected
- 20,800
- Product
- Men's Fleece Sherpa Shirts
- Product type
- Clothing
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled men's pullover Sherpa shirts have a four-snap placket and long sleeves with rib-knit cuffs. The shirts are made from 80 percent cotton and 20 percent polyester blend brushed Sherpa fleece in olive and burgundy. A "Norm Thompson" woven label is located at the center back neckline of the garments.
What can happen
The shirts fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel and pose a risk of burn injury.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled shirts immediately and contact Foria International for information on returning the shirts for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm received two reports from consumers stating that the shirts quickly caught on fire. No injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- Norm Thompson catalogs and website and at Norm Thompson Stores in Lake Oswego, Lincoln City, Troutdale, Portland, and Portland Airport, all in Oregon; and in North Conway, N.H. and Kearneysville, W.V. from September 2003 through November 2009 for about $45.00.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled men's fleece sherpa shirts?
Consumers should stop using the recalled shirts immediately and contact Foria International for information on returning the shirts for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The shirts fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel and pose a risk of burn injury.
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.