The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·97016·Announced 1996-10-30

J.C. Penney Recalls Highly Flammable Chenille Sweaters

J.C. Penney is recalling 26,240 chenille sweaters that fail federal flammability regulations and could cause serious burn injuries if exposed to an open flame.

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

Plain-English summary

J.C. Penney is voluntarily recalling 26,240 velvety-textured chenille sweaters in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The sweaters, made of 67 percent rayon and 33 percent nylon, fail the flammability regulation under the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. If exposed to an open flame, the sweaters can burn as fast as newspaper, presenting a risk of serious burn injuries.

The affected sweaters are available in short or long-sleeved styles in various colors, including apple, black, dark brown, forest green, fuschia, ivory, plum, red, and royal. They were sold in J.C. Penney retail stores and through the 1996 Christmas Catalog nationwide from September 1996 to October 1996 for approximately $29 to $36. The sweaters were imported from Matsue Industries Co. Ltd. of Hong Kong and sold under the brand name "M B MIXED BLUES CLOTHING CO."

Consumers should not wear the sweaters and should return them to any J.C. Penney retail store for a full refund or credit. Lot numbers for retail purchases are 642-1410 and 642-1411, found on the price tag or sales slip. Lot number 542-0971 applies to sweaters sold in the 1996 Christmas Catalog. J.C. Penney and CPSC are not aware of any injuries involving this product.

The recalled product

Product
Chenille Sweaters Recalled by J.C. Penney
Manufacturer
JC Penney
Category
Consumer Product — Clothing
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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