The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·23141·Announced 2023-03-02

Helly Hansen Adult Workwear Sweatshirts and Hoodies Recalled for Burn Hazard

Helly Hansen is recalling about 13,900 adult workwear sweatshirts and hoodies because they fail to meet federal flammability standards for clothing textiles, posing a risk of burn injuries.

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 recalled clothing violates federal flammability standards and poses a risk of burn injuries. Although no injuries have been reported, this is a risk-of-harm product with a theoretical hazard that meets the High severity threshold per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Helly Hansen (U.S.) Inc. of Sumner, Washington is recalling 12 styles of adult workwear sweatshirts and hoodies. The recalled garments are made of 100% cotton or 95% cotton and 5% elastane, and include Manchester and Kensington styles in gray, navy, and black.

The recalled clothing fails to meet federal flammability standards for clothing textiles, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers. No injuries have been reported.

The garments were sold nationwide through Helly Hansen clothing stores, uniform clothing suppliers, and online at www.hhworkwear.com from August 2019 through August 2022 for between $40 to $115. Approximately 13,900 units were affected in the United States.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garments and contact Helly Hansen for a full refund or replacement. Consumers can reach Helly Hansen toll-free at 888-889-8950 (Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT), email [email protected], or visit www.hhworkwear.com/recall-usa for instructions. A refund or credit towards a replacement will be provided upon submission of a photograph of the garment cut in half.

The recalled product

Product
Adult workwear sweatshirts and hoodies
Manufacturer
Helly Hansen (U.S.) Inc., of Sumner, Washington
Category
Consumer Product — Clothing / Apparel
Hazard
  • flammability
  • burn-injury
Affected units
13,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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