Sweatshirts Recalled by Jordache Ltd.

Recalled June 5, 2000 · CPSC recall 00118a

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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

Units

About 5,400

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

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.

What to do

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

Contact

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.

Product

FUBU brand sweatshirts

Imported by

Jordache Ltd., of New York, N.Y.

Retailers

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.

Made in

Peru

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