CPSC recall 03-040, announced November 19, 2002, covers Trends Clothing Men's Sweatshirts (about 6,000 units). The fleece fabric on the inside of these sweatshirts fails to meet federal mandatory standards of fabric flammability, because it can ignite readily if exposed to flame, and therefore presents a serious risk of burn injuries, in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act. Consumers should immediately stop wearing these sweatshirts and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 440-0680, or go to www.target.com.
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Which products are included?
The recall involves Physical Science-brand, heather-gray, hooded sweatshirts with a full-zippered front and "P87" embroidered on the left chest. The sweatshirts come in sizes small through XXL, and have two sewn-in labels: one reads "PHYS.SCI" and the other reads "65% COTTON," "35% POLYESTER," "RN 17730," MADE IN CHINA" and "SEE REVERSE FOR CARE." This recall does not include any other "PHYS.SCI" brand garments.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The fleece fabric on the inside of these sweatshirts fails to meet federal mandatory standards of fabric flammability, because it can ignite readily if exposed to flame, and therefore presents a serious risk of burn injuries, in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Target 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 these sweatshirts and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Trends Clothing
- Manufacturer
- Trends Clothing Corp., of Miami, Fla.
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 03-040
- Units
- About 6,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target Stores nationwide sold the sweatshirts, from August 2002 through September 2002, for about $25.
- Distributor
- Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Men's Sweatshirts
CPSC product type: Clothing (Adults)
Recall contact information
For additional information about this recall, consumers can call Target at (800) 440-0680 anytime or visit their web site at www.target.com
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