CPSC, Five-Y Clothing Announce Recall of Fleece Sweatshirts Sold at Kmart
What was recalled
The recalled ladies sweatshirts are made of a fleece fabric that closely resembles that of an inside-outside sweatshirt. They are long- sleeved, pullover-style, gray, and 90 percent cotton and 10 percent polyester. A label sewn into the neck of the sweatshirts reads in part, "Route 66 Original Clothing," "MADE IN EL SALVADOR," and "R.N. 94401."
Hazard
These garments, which fail to meet the federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite easily and present a serious risk of burn injuries.
Injuries
CPSC, and Five-Y Clothing are not aware of any injuries involving these sweatshirts. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Made in
El Salvador
Where it was sold
- Kmart stores nationwide exclusively sold the ladies sweatshirts, from June 1999 through March 2000, for about $9.
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