CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Men's Sweatshirts
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-11-19 · 03040
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
03040
Date
2002-11-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Men's Sweatshirts
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Trends Clothing Corp., of Miami, Fla.
Retailer(s)
Target Stores nationwide sold the sweatshirts, from August 2002 through September 2002, for about $25.
Distributor(s)
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Country of manufacture
China
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.