CPSC recall 01-024, announced November 6, 2000, covers Five-Y Clothing Route 66 fleece sweatshirts (about 42,000 units). These garments, which fail to meet the federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite easily and present a serious risk of burn injuries. Consumers should immediately stop wearing the sweatshirts and contact Five-Y Clothing, to receive a refund. Recall contact: call (888) 343-4838.
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.
A label sewn into the neck of the sweatshirts reads in part, "Route 66 Original Clothing," "MADE IN EL SALVADOR," and "R.N. 94401."
Which products are included?
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."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
These garments, which fail to meet the federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite easily and present a serious risk of burn injuries.
Incidents and 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.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the sweatshirts and contact Five-Y Clothing, to receive a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Five-Y Clothing
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 01-024
- Units
- About 42,000
- Manufactured in
- El Salvador
- Sold at / sales period
- Kmart stores nationwide exclusively sold the ladies sweatshirts, from June 1999 through March 2000, for about $9.
- Importer
- Five-Y Clothing Inc., of Miami, Fla.
Route 66 fleece sweatshirts
CPSC product type: Clothing (Adults)
Recall contact information
Consumers may contact Five-Y Clothing at (888) 343-4838 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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