CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Men's Sweatshirts

Recalled November 19, 2002 · CPSC recall 03040 · Target

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop wearing these sweatshirts and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund.

Units

About 6,000

Incidents / injuries

CPSC and Target are not aware of any injuries involving these sweatshirts. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop wearing these sweatshirts and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information about this recall, consumers can call Target at (800) 440-0680 anytime or visit their web site at www.target.com

Product

Men's Sweatshirts

Manufacturer(s)

Trends Clothing Corp., of Miami, Fla.

Distributed by

Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

Retailers

Target Stores nationwide sold the sweatshirts, from August 2002 through September 2002, for about $25.

Made in

China

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