Women's Sweaters Recalled by FatFace Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Recall 17141 · Apr 26, 2017 · FatFace Corp.
400
units affected
400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17141
- Date
- Apr 26, 2017
- Company
- FatFace Corp.
- Units affected
- 400
- Product
- Women's overhead and zip-up sweaters
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves two styles of FatFace women's sweaters: overhead Cowes (style number 918043) and zip-up (style number 918041). The style numbers are printed on a care label on the inside seam of the sweaters. The Overhead Cowes sweater is 97 percent cotton and 3 percent polyester sold in ivory. This sweater has a 3.5-inch cowl or funnel neckline that can be tightened or loosened by the drawstring located at the center front of the neckline. These sweaters also have a kangaroo-style pocket located at the bottom front of the sweater. The zip-up sweater is 97 percent cotton and 3 percent polyester with a Yarmouth textured zip-up sweater. It sold in ivory, ocean surf (green) and lilac ice (lavender) colors. The sweater has a hood that can be tightened and loosened with a drawstring. The sweater has a silver metal zipper extending from the neckline to the bottom of the sweaters with two pockets on each side of the zipper.
What can happen
The recalled women's sweaters fail to meet federal flammability standards for clothing textiles, posing a risk of burn injuries.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sweaters and contact the firm for instructions on returning the sweaters for a $75 refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a burn injury.
- Sold at
- FatFace stores in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island and online at www.fatface.com from September 2016 through January 2017 for about $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled women's overhead and zip-up sweaters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sweaters and contact the firm for instructions on returning the sweaters for a $75 refund.
What is the hazard?
The recalled women's sweaters fail to meet federal flammability standards for clothing textiles, posing a risk of burn injuries.
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.