The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·00061c·Announced 2000-02-03

Eddie Bauer Recalls Men's Sweatshirts for Flammability Safety Violations

Eddie Bauer is recalling about 2,000 men's sweatshirts because they fail federal flammability standards and could ignite readily, posing a burn risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire/burn injury) where no injuries have yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Eddie Bauer is recalling approximately 2,000 men's long-sleeved fleece sweatshirts. The recalled items are gray, labeled as 80 percent cotton and 20 percent polyester, and bear the phrase "Made in USA" on the neckline label. They have item number 1313 or 1249 printed on the side seam label. Sweatshirts made in Singapore are not included in this recall.

The recall was issued because the sweatshirts fail to meet federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, violating the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act. Fabrics that do not comply with these standards typically burn faster than newspaper, which could ignite readily and present a serious risk of burn injuries. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

These sweatshirts were sold nationwide at Eddie Bauer stores from March 1999 through May 1999 for about $38. Consumers should stop using these sweatshirts and return them to any Eddie Bauer store for a refund. For more information, call Eddie Bauer at (800) 426-6253 between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. PT any day of the week.

The recalled product

Product
Eddie Bauer Men's Sweatshirts
Manufacturer
Eddie Bauer, of Redmond, Wash.
Category
Consumer Product — Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
2,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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