The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·85001·Announced 1985-01-03

Alexanders Recalls Michael Richards Sweatshirts for Flammability Failure

Alexanders Inc. is voluntarily recalling Michael Richards sweatshirts because they fail to meet flammability requirements for general wearing apparel.

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

Plain-English summary

Alexanders Inc. is voluntarily recalling Michael Richards sweatshirts sold in its stores in the greater New York metropolitan area. The recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Alexanders Inc. on January 3, 1985.

The recalled sweatshirts were made in China of 100% cotton and feature a neck label tag reading "Michael Richards." Testing revealed that the garments fail to meet the flammability requirement for general wearing apparel both before and after washing. Although no incidents involving these sweatshirts are known to the Commission or Alexanders, the product presents a fire and burn hazard.

The sweatshirts were sold for $8.50 in Alexanders' own stores from February 3, 1984, through June 11, 1984. Consumers who purchased these items should return them to any Alexanders store to receive a full refund. For further information, consumers may contact Mr. Robert Ceber of Alexanders, Inc. at 212-560-2121.

The recalled product

Product
Alexanders' Michael Richards sweatshirts
Manufacturer
Alexanders
Category
Consumer Product — Clothing
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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