Safety regulator, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Men's Sweatshirts
Recall 03040 · Nov 19, 2002 · Trends Clothing Corp.
6,000
units affected
6,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03040
- Date
- Nov 19, 2002
- Company
- Trends Clothing Corp.
- Units affected
- 6,000
- Product
- Men's Sweatshirts
- Product type
- Clothing (Adults)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves Physical Science-brand, heather-gray, hooded sweatshirts with a full-zippered front and "P87" embroidered on the left chest. The sweatshirts come in sizes small through XXL, and have two sewn-in labels: one reads "PHYS.SCI" and the other reads "65% COTTON," "35% POLYESTER," "RN 17730," MADE IN CHINA" and "SEE REVERSE FOR CARE." This recall does not include any other "PHYS.SCI" brand garments.
What can happen
The fleece fabric on the inside of these sweatshirts fails to meet federal mandatory standards of fabric flammability, because it can ignite readily if exposed to flame, and therefore presents a serious risk of burn injuries, in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop wearing these sweatshirts and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Target Stores nationwide sold the sweatshirts, from August 2002 through September 2002, for about $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled men's sweatshirts?
Consumers should immediately stop wearing these sweatshirts and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The fleece fabric on the inside of these sweatshirts fails to meet federal mandatory standards of fabric flammability, because it can ignite readily if exposed to flame, and therefore presents a serious risk of burn injuries, in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
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.