CPSC recall 23-141, announced March 2, 2023, covers Helly Hansen Adult workwear sweatshirts and hoodies (about 13,900 units). The recalled clothing fails to meet flammability standards for clothing textiles, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garments and contact Helly Hansen for a full refund or replacement. Recall contact: call 888-889-8950, go to www.hhworkwear.com/recall-usa, or email highpri.support.na@hellyhansen.com.
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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.
HH workwear is printed on the neck label, and Helly Hansen is printed on a label located on the front right-hand side at the bottom of the garment.
Which products are included?
This recall involves 12 styles of Helly Hansen adult workwear sweatshirts and hoodies. The garments are 100% cotton or 95% cotton and 5% elastane and were sold in all sizes in gray, navy and black. HH workwear is printed on the neck label, and Helly Hansen is printed on a label located on the front right-hand side at the bottom of the garment. The inside seam label displays the size, fiber content and washing instructions. The style number is printed on a tag underneath the inside seam label. The different styles are: Manchester Sweatshirt in navy and black - style 79208; W Manchester Sweatshirt in navy and black - style 79209; Manchester Half Zip Sweatshirt in navy and black - style 79210; Manchester Zip Sweatshirt in navy and black - style 79212; W Manchester Zip Sweatshirt in navy and black - style 79213; Manchester Hoodie in navy and black - style 79214; W Manchester Hoodie in navy and black - style 79215 and Manchester Zip Hoodie in navy and black - style 79216;W Manchester Zip Hoodie in navy and black - style 79217; Kensington Zip Hoodie in gray melange and black - style 79243; Kensington Sweatshirt in navy - style 79245; Kensington Zip Sweatshirt in navy - style 79247.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled clothing fails to meet flammability standards for clothing textiles, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garments and contact Helly Hansen for a full refund or replacement. Helly Hansen will provide a full refund or a credit towards the purchase of a free replacement item upon submission of a photograph of the garment cut in half by email to highpri.support.na@hellyhansen.com.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Helly Hansen
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 23-141
- Units
- About 13,900 (In addition, 128,680 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Sri Lanka, Turkey
- Sold at / sales period
- Helly Hansen clothing stores and uniform clothing suppliers nationwide and online at www.hhworkwear.com from August 2019 through August 2022 for between $40 to $115.
- Importer
- Helly Hansen (U.S.) Inc., of Sumner, Washington
Recall contact information
Helly Hansen toll-free at 888-889-8950 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at highpri.support.na@hellyhansen.com or online at www.hhworkwear.com/recall-usa or www.hhworkwear.com and click on "Recall" at the bottom of the homepage for more information.
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