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CPSC, Five-Y Clothing Announce Recall of Fleece Sweatshirts Sold at Kmart

Name of Product:
Route 66 fleece sweatshirts
Hazard:

These garments, which fail to meet the federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite easily and present a serious risk of burn injuries.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
November 06, 2000
Units:

About 42,000

Consumer Contact

Consumers may contact Five-Y Clothing at (888) 343-4838 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Five-Y Clothing Inc., of Miami, Fla., is recalling about 42,000 fleece sweatshirts. These garments, which fail to meet the federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite easily and present a serious risk of burn injuries. 

CPSC and Five-Y Clothing are not aware of any injuries involving these sweatshirts. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. 

The recalled ladies sweatshirts are made of a fleece fabric that closely resembles that of an inside-outside sweatshirt. They are long- sleeved, pullover-style, gray, and 90 percent cotton and 10 percent polyester. A label sewn into the neck of the sweatshirts reads in part, "Route 66 Original Clothing," "MADE IN EL SALVADOR," and "R.N. 94401." 

Kmart stores nationwide exclusively sold the ladies sweatshirts from June 1999 through March 2000 for about $9. 

Consumers should immediately stop wearing the sweatshirts and contact Five-Y Clothing at (888) 343-4838 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a refund. 

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop wearing the sweatshirts and contact Five-Y Clothing at (888) 343-4838 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

CPSC and Five-Y Clothing are not aware of any injuries involving these sweatshirts.

Sold At:
Kmart stores nationwide exclusively sold the ladies sweatshirts from June 1999 through March 2000 for about $9.
Manufactured In:
El Salvador
Recall number:
01-024

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