Target Recalls Utility Brand Fleece Sweatshirts for Flammability Risk

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

• fire
• burn-injury

Distribution

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