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Product Recall Number: 01-024

Why was Route 66 fleece sweatshirts recalled?

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

Route 66 fleece sweatshirts
Here's product recall specific data for Route 66 fleece sweatshirts.

  • Product Recall Number: 01-024

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2000-11-05

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Route 66 fleece sweatshirts

  • 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.

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

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 42,000

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

  • 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.

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

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: El Salvador

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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