Sweatshirts Recalled by Jordache Ltd
Sweatshirts Recalled by Jordache Ltd.
Why was Sweatshirts Recalled by Jordache Ltd recalled?
The sweatshirts, which fail to meet federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite easily 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?
Consumers should stop wearing the sweatshirts immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund. Contact: For additional information about this recall, consumers should call Jordache Ltd. at (800) 655-3080 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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
- FUBU brand sweatshirts
- Company
- Jordache Ltd., of New York, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 5,400
- Sold at
- Major department and sporting goods stores nationwide, including Rich's, Lazarus, Goldsmith, Stern's and Athlete's Foot, sold the sweatshirts, between November 1999 and April 2000, for about $59.
- Recall date
- June 5, 2000
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The FUBU brand sweatshirts are made of a fleece fabric that closely resembles that of an inside-outside sweatshirt. They are long-sleeved, pullover style with hoods. They are red, black or silver and are available in ladies sizes extra-small, small, medium and large. The name "FUBU" appears in large lettering across the chest, and a label sewn into the neck reads in part, "FUBU SPORTS, 90 percent cotton, 10 percent polyester, Made in Peru." The recalled sweatshirts are style FB-3855, which is written on sewn-in label underneath the care label.