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CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Men's Sweatshirts

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsSold on TargetNov 19, 2002
Recalled Sweatshirt
Recalled Sweatshirt

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The fleece fabric on the inside of these sweatshirts fails to meet federal mandatory standards of fabric flammability, because it can ignite readily if exposed to flame, and therefore presents a serious risk of burn injuries, in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop wearing these sweatshirts and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

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

Product description

The recall involves Physical Science-brand, heather-gray, hooded sweatshirts with a full-zippered front and "P87" embroidered on the left chest. The sweatshirts come in sizes small through XXL, and have two sewn-in labels: one reads "PHYS.SCI" and the other reads "65% COTTON," "35% POLYESTER," "RN 17730," MADE IN CHINA" and "SEE REVERSE FOR CARE." This recall does not include any other "PHYS.SCI" brand garments.

Sold on

Target Stores nationwide sold the sweatshirts, from August 2002 through September 2002, for about $25.

Contact the company

For additional information about this recall, consumers can call Target at (800) 440-0680 anytime or visit their web site at www.target.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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