The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·07563·Announced 2007-07-26

Coldwater Creek Recalls Shawl Collar Sweaters Due to Burn Hazard

Coldwater Creek is recalling red shawl collar sweaters because the textured yarn could catch fire and cause serious burns if exposed to an ignition source.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Coldwater Creek is recalling approximately 3,500 red shawl collar sweaters due to a burn hazard. The textured yarn used in the sweaters could catch fire if it comes into contact with an ignition source, such as a stove burner, candle flame, or cigarette lighter, potentially causing serious burns to consumers.

The recalled sweaters were sold in sizes XS through 3X and feature a tag sewn into the neck displaying the Coldwater Creek brand logo. They were sold via the Coldwater Creek catalog and coldwatercreek.com from November 2006 through May 2007 for $62. The sweaters were manufactured in Hong Kong.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should stop wearing the sweater immediately and return it to Coldwater Creek for a refund, including tax and postage. The company will also provide a $20 coupon toward another purchase. For more information, consumers can contact Coldwater Creek at (800) 262-0040 between 6 a.m. and 3 a.m. ET or visit www.coldwatercreek.com.

The recalled product

Product
Shawl Collar Sweaters
Category
Consumer Product — Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
3,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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