The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·97046·Announced 1996-12-18

CPSC Recalls Highly Flammable Chenille Sweaters from Multiple Retailers

The CPSC is recalling over 32,000 chenille sweaters sold by major retailers because they burn faster than newspaper, posing a serious risk of burn injuries.

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

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the stop sale and recall of more than 32,000 chenille sweaters sized for girls and women. These sweaters, which were sold for between $38 and $130 at large department stores and small boutiques nationwide, violate the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. The products were manufactured in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the United States and are made primarily of rayon and nylon blends.

The sweaters present a serious risk of burn injuries because they burn faster than newspaper. Although the CPSC has not received reports of injuries from these sweaters to date, the agency is issuing this safety notice to prevent potential harm. The recall involves various styles, including long-sleeved, short-sleeved, crew neck, turtle neck, v-neck vest, and mock wrap designs, in a variety of colors.

Consumers should immediately stop wearing sweaters they believe may be involved in this recall. Affected sweaters should be returned to the retailer where they were purchased to receive a refund or credit. Major retailers participating in the recall include BCBG, Bloomingdale's, Dillard's, Express, Foley's, Lerner of New York, Limited Too, Lord & Taylor, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Parisian, Inc., and Robinson-May. Consumers can contact the CPSC toll-free hotline at (800) 638-2772 for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
525 Made in America chenille sweaters
Manufacturer
Dillard's
Category
Consumer Product — Clothing
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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