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CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Men's Sweatshirts
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.
- Units
- About 6,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $25
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Target Stores nationwide sold the sweatshirts, from August 2002 through September 2002, for about $25.
- Product type
- Clothing (Adults)
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn., Trends Clothing Corp., of Miami, Fla.
Incident log
CPSC and Target are not aware of any injuries involving these sweatshirts. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop wearing these sweatshirts and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund.
For additional information about this recall, consumers can call Target at (800) 440-0680 anytime or visit their web site at www.target.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 19 2002; last revised MAY 06 2025.