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Jordache · Recalled
Sweatshirts Recalled by Jordache Ltd.
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.
- Units
- About 5,400
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $59
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The FUBU brand 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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Clothing (Adults)
- Made in
- Peru
- Recalled by
- Jordache Ltd., of New York, N.Y.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says 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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.