Women's Sweaters Recalled by FatFace Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-04-26). Hazards: fire, burn, non compliance. About 400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17141 |
| Published | 2017-04-26 |
| Last updated | 2017-04-26 |
| Products | Women's overhead and zip-up sweaters |
| Firm named in the title | FatFace |
| Firms | FatFace Corp., of Wilmington, Del. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 400 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | FatFace stores in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island and online at www.fatface.com from September 2016 through January 2017 for about $60. |
Description
This recall involves two styles of FatFace women's sweaters: overhead Cowes (style number 918043) and zip-up (style number 918041). The style numbers are printed on a care label on the inside seam of the sweaters. The Overhead Cowes sweater is 97 percent cotton and 3 percent polyester sold in ivory. This sweater has a 3.5-inch cowl or funnel neckline that can be tightened or loosened by the drawstring located at the center front of the neckline. These sweaters also have a kangaroo-style pocket located at the bottom front of the sweater. The zip-up sweater is 97 percent cotton and 3 percent polyester with a Yarmouth textured zip-up sweater. It sold in ivory, ocean surf (green) and lilac ice (lavender) colors. The sweater has a hood that can be tightened and loosened with a drawstring. The sweater has a silver metal zipper extending from the neckline to the bottom of the sweaters with two pockets on each side of the zipper.
Hazard
The recalled women's sweaters fail to meet federal flammability standards for clothing textiles, posing a risk of burn injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sweaters and contact the firm for instructions on returning the sweaters for a $75 refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a burn injury.
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