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

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsNov 6, 2000
Route 66 fleece sweatshirt
Route 66 fleece sweatshirt

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

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

Consumers should immediately stop wearing the sweatshirts and contact Five-Y Clothing, to receive a refund.

Incidents & 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.

Product description

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."

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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

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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