Sweatshirts Recalled by Jordache Ltd.
Recall 00118a · Jun 5, 2000 · Jordache Ltd.
5,400
units affected
5,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00118a
- Date
- Jun 5, 2000
- Company
- Jordache Ltd.
- Units affected
- 5,400
- Product
- FUBU brand sweatshirts
- Product type
- Clothing (Adults)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The FUBU brand sweatshirts are made of a fleece fabric that closely resembles that of an inside-outside sweatshirt. They are long-sleeved, pullover style with hoods. They are red, black or silver and are available in ladies sizes extra-small, small, medium and large. The name "FUBU" appears in large lettering across the chest, and a label sewn into the neck reads in part, "FUBU SPORTS, 90 percent cotton, 10 percent polyester, Made in Peru." The recalled sweatshirts are style FB-3855, which is written on sewn-in label underneath the care label.
What can happen
The sweatshirts, which fail to meet federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite easily 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
Consumers should stop wearing the sweatshirts immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Major department and sporting goods stores nationwide, including Rich's, Lazarus, Goldsmith, Stern's and Athlete's Foot, sold the sweatshirts, between November 1999 and April 2000, for about $59.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fubu brand sweatshirts?
Consumers should stop wearing the sweatshirts immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The sweatshirts, which fail to meet federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite easily 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.