CPSC recall 17-141, announced April 26, 2017, covers FatFace Women's overhead and zip-up sweaters (about 400 units). The recalled women's sweaters fail to meet federal flammability standards for clothing textiles, posing a risk of burn injuries. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sweaters and contact the firm for instructions on returning the sweaters for a $75 refund. Recall contact: call 800-585-0178, go to us.fatface.com, or email usproductqueries@fatface.com.
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The style numbers are printed on a care label on the inside seam of the sweaters.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled women's sweaters fail to meet federal flammability standards for clothing textiles, posing a risk of burn injuries.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a burn injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sweaters and contact the firm for instructions on returning the sweaters for a $75 refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- FatFace
- Recall number
- 17-141
- Units
- About 400
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- FatFace stores in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island and online at www.fatface.com from September 2016 through January 2017 for about $60.
- Importer
- FatFace Corp., of Wilmington, Del.
Recall contact information
FatFace at 800-585-0178 from 4 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET Saturday and 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, email at usproductqueries@fatface.com with "Product Recall" as the email subject or online at http://us.fatface.com and click on the "Important Notice" tab for more information.
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