CPSC recall 00061c, announced February 3, 2000, covers Eddie Bauer Men's Sweatshirts (about 2,000 units). The sweatshirts, which fail to meet federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite readily and present a serious risk of burn injuries, in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act. The notice reports no incidents. Stop using these sweatshirts and return them to any Eddie Bauer store, for a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 426-6253.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The long-sleeved, fleece sweatshirts sold only in the color gray, bear the phrase "Made in USA" on the neckline label, and have item number 1313 or 1249 printed on the side seam label.
Which products are included?
The long-sleeved, fleece sweatshirts sold only in the color gray, bear the phrase "Made in USA" on the neckline label, and have item number 1313 or 1249 printed on the side seam label. These sweatshirts are labeled as being 80 percent cotton and 20 percent polyester. Sweatshirts made in Singapore are not included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The sweatshirts, which fail to meet federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite readily 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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Stop using these sweatshirts and return them to any Eddie Bauer store, for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Eddie Bauer
- Manufacturer
- Eddie Bauer, of Redmond, Wash.
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 00061c
- Units
- About 2,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Eddie Bauer stores sold these sweatshirts nationwide, from March 1999 through May 1999, for about $38.
Eddie Bauer Men's Sweatshirts
CPSC product type: Clothing (Adults)
Recall contact information
For more information, call Eddie Bauer at (800) 426-6253 between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. PT any day of the week.
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