CPSCFebruary 3, 2000

Men's Sweatshirts Recalled by Eddie Bauer

Men's Sweatshirts Recalled by Eddie Bauer

Why was Men's Sweatshirts Recalled by Eddie Bauer 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using these sweatshirts and return them to any Eddie Bauer store, for a refund. Contact: For more information, call Eddie Bauer at (800) 426-6253 between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. PT any day of the week.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Eddie Bauer Men's Sweatshirts
Company
Eddie Bauer, of Redmond, Wash.
Quantity
About 2,000
Sold at
Eddie Bauer stores sold these sweatshirts nationwide, from March 1999 through May 1999, for about $38.
Recall date
February 3, 2000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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