Men's Sweatshirts Recalled by Eddie Bauer
Recall 00061c · Feb 3, 2000 · Eddie Bauer
2,000
units affected
2,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00061c
- Date
- Feb 3, 2000
- Company
- Eddie Bauer
- Units affected
- 2,000
- Product
- Eddie Bauer Men's Sweatshirts
- Product type
- Clothing (Adults)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The long-sleeved, fleece sweatshirts sold only in the color gray, bear the phrase "Made in USA" on the neckline label, and have item number 1313 or 1249 printed on the side seam label. These sweatshirts are labeled as being 80 percent cotton and 20 percent polyester. Sweatshirts made in Singapore are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The sweatshirts, which fail to meet federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite readily and present a serious risk of burn injuries, in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act. Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper.
The fix
Stop using these sweatshirts and return them to any Eddie Bauer store, for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Eddie Bauer stores sold these sweatshirts nationwide, from March 1999 through May 1999, for about $38.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled eddie bauer men's sweatshirts?
Stop using these sweatshirts and return them to any Eddie Bauer store, for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The sweatshirts, which fail to meet federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite readily and present a serious risk of burn injuries, in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act. Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper.
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.