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CPSC recall · Reported June 5, 2000

Sweatshirts Recalled by Jordache Ltd.

Fire & Fire-Related Burn

Recall #
00118a
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Jordache recalled Jordache Ltd., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 5,400 FUBU brand sweatsh… - a moderate-severity action.

Sweatshirts Recalled by Jordache Ltd. was recalled by Jordache in June 5, 2000. Reason: Fire & Fire-Related Burn. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #00118a with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Jordache issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Fire & Fire-Related Burn.

Moderate
severity level
June 5, 2000
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00118a with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #00118a) was formally reported on June 5, 2000. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Jordache is listed as the recalling firm. The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts.

The documented reason for this recall is: Fire & Fire-Related Burn Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

Unknown

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

Jordache Ltd., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 5,400 FUBU brand sweatshirts.

Reason for recall

Fire & Fire-Related Burn

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 00118a
Date reported June 5, 2000
Date initiated June 5, 2000
Recalling firm Jordache
Affected scope Not disclosed
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (00118a) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Jordache Ltd., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 5,400 FUBU brand sweatshirts.. Recalled by Jordache.
Why was this product recalled?
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 5, 2000. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 00118a.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (00118a) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported June 5, 2000. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.