CPSC recall · Reported November 6, 2000
CPSC, Five-Y Clothing Announce Recall of Fleece Sweatshirts Sold at Kmart
These garments, which fail to meet the federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite easily and present a serious risk of burn injuries.
The CPSC recalled The recalled ladies sweatshirts are made of a fleece fabric that closely resembles that o….
CPSC, Five-Y Clothing Announce Recall of Fleece Sweatshirts Sold at Kmart was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 6, 2000. Reason: These garments, which fail to meet the federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite easi…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop wearing the sweatshirts and contact Five-Y Clothing, to…. Verify recall #01024 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-These garments, which fail to meet the federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite easi….
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- agency class
- November 6, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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Product description
The recalled ladies sweatshirts are made of a fleece fabric that closely resembles that of an inside-outside sweatshirt. They are long- sleeved, pullover-style, gray, and 90 percent cotton and 10 percent polyester. A label sewn into the neck of the sweatshirts reads in part, "Route 66 Original Clothing," "MADE IN EL SALVADOR," and "R.N. 94401."
Reason for recall
These garments, which fail to meet the federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite easily and present a serious risk of burn injuries.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the sweatshirts and contact Five-Y Clothing, to receive a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01024 |
| Date reported | November 6, 2000 |
| Date initiated | November 6, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 42,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the sweatshirts and contact Five-Y Clothing, to receive a refund.
- Check the recall number (01024) 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.
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