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Fire / OverheatingApril 26, 2017CPSC #17141

Women's Sweaters Recalled by FatFace Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

Brand
Unknown
Product
Other Products
Units affected
400
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The recalled women's sweaters fail to meet federal flammability standards for clothing textiles, posing a risk of burn injuries.

Injuries

The firm has received one report of a burn injury.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • FatFace stores in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island and online at www.fatface.com from September 2016 through January 2017 for about $60.

Photos

Cowes Overhead Sweater in Ivory (918043)Yarmouth Textured Zip-up Sweater in Ivory(918041)Yarmouth Textured Zip Through Sweater in Lilac Ice (918041)Yarmouth Textured Zip Through Sweater in Ocean Surf (918041)
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