Target Recalls Utility Brand Fleece Sweatshirts for Flammability Risk
Target is recalling about 106,000 Utility brand fleece sweatshirts for men and boys because the fabric fails federal flammability standards and may ignite readily.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states the fabric presents a 'serious risk of burn injuries' and fails federal flammability standards, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Target Stores is recalling approximately 106,000 fleece sweatshirts for men and boys sold under the brand name "UTILITY" in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recalled items include crew neck and zippered polo styles in various sizes and colors, including gray, blue, green, and taupe. The garments feature a cotton-polyester blend with a raised fiber surface often called sherpa.
The recall is being issued because the fabric fails to meet federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability. The source text states that the fabric may ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries, violating the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. Fabrics that do not comply with these standards typically burn faster than newspaper.
Target Stores nationwide sold these sweatshirts from June 1996 through February 1997 for approximately $18 to $22. Consumers should immediately stop wearing these sweatshirts and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. This recall does not extend to other "UTILITY" brand garments.
The recalled product
- Product
- Utility men's fleece sweatshirts
- Manufacturer
- Utility
- Category
- Consumer Product — Clothing
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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