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Our severity:HighCPSC·81015·Announced 1981-04-15

Grace Recalls 40,000 CA VA Sweatshirts Due to Fire Hazard

Grace International Apparel is recalling 40,000 CA VA sweatshirts because they fail federal flammability standards. Consumers should return the garments for a full refund.

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 hazard) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria for products with potential for harm but no confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

Grace International Apparel, Inc., is recalling approximately 40,000 recreational sweatshirts manufactured in China. The recall was announced on April 15, 1981, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The garments were distributed nationally between June and October 1980.

The sweatshirts are being recalled because they fail to meet federal flammability standards. Tests indicated that the inner surfaces of the garments are too flammable, posing a potential fire hazard. Each sweatshirt features a snapped inner surface, a hood, a zipper, and a drawstring. Labels on the garments read "Made in the People's Republic of China CA VA" and "CA VA *** A product of G.I.A.I., 350 Fifth Ave."

The garments were sold through 20 direct consignees in California, Georgia, Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, including the Korvettes chain. Consumers are advised to return the sweatshirts to the store of purchase for a full refund. For items purchased from Korvettes, consumers should mail them to Grace International Apparel, Inc., Room 7401, Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, 10001, for a refund of the $5.99 purchase price plus shipping charges.

The recalled product

Product
CA VA sweatshirts
Manufacturer
CA VA
Category
Consumer Product — Clothing
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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