Product Recall Number: 00-061c
Why was Eddie Bauer Men's Sweatshirts 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.
Product Recall Number: 00-061c
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2000-02-02
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Eddie Bauer Men's Sweatshirts
Description: PRODUCT: Men's Sweatshirts - Eddie Bauer, of Redmond, Wash., is recalling about 2,000 men's sweatshirts. 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. Eddie Bauer stores sold these sweatshirts nationwide from March 1999 through May 1999 for about $38. Sweatshirts made in Singapore are not included in this recall. PROBLEM: 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. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. WHAT TO DO: Stop using these sweatshirts and return them to any Eddie Bauer store for a refund. For more information, call Eddie Bauer at (800) 426-6253 between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. PT any day of the week.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 2,000
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Stop using these sweatshirts and return them to any Eddie Bauer store for a refund.
Sold At: Eddie Bauer stores sold these sweatshirts nationwide from March 1999 through May 1999 for about $38.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed