Coldwater Creek Recalls Sweaters Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled July 26, 2007 · CPSC recall 07563 · Coldwater Creek

Hazard

Should the sweater come in contact with an ignition source, such as a stove burner, candle flame or cigarette lighter, it could catch fire and cause serious burns to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop wearing the sweater and return it to Coldwater Creek for a refund, including tax and postage. The company will provide consumers with a $20 coupon towards another purchase.

Units

About 3,500

Incidents / injuries

None.

Description

This recall involves Coldwater Creek shawl collar sweaters in red only. The textured yarn sweaters were sold in sizes XS through 3X. A tag sewn into the neck of the sweater displays the Coldwater Creek brand logo.

What to do

Consumers should stop wearing the sweater and return it to Coldwater Creek for a refund, including tax and postage. The company will provide consumers with a $20 coupon towards another purchase.

Contact

For more information, consumers should contact Coldwater Creek at (800) 262-0040 between 6 a.m. and 3 a.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.coldwatercreek.com

Product

Shawl Collar Sweaters

Distributed by

Coldwater Creek, of Sandpoint, Idaho

Retailers

Coldwater Creek catalog and coldwatercreek.com from November 2006 through May 2007 for $62.

Made in

Hong Kong

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →