Product Recall Number: 00-118a
Why was FUBU brand sweatshirts 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.
Product Recall Number: 00-118a
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2000-06-04
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: FUBU brand sweatshirts
Description: PRODUCT: Sweatshirts - Jordache Ltd., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 5,400 FUBU brand sweatshirts. The 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. 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.PROBLEM: 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.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop wearing the sweatshirts immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. 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.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: None Listed
Units: About 5,400
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should stop wearing the sweatshirts immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
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.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Peru
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed