FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 3, 2000
Release # 00-061
Company Phone Number: (800) 426-6253 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058
Men's Sweatshirts Recalled by Eddie Bauer
PRODUCT: Men's Sweatshirts - Eddie Bauer, of Redmond, Wash., is
recalling about 2,000 men's sweatshirts. The long-sleeved, fleece
sweatshirts sold only in the color gray, bear the phrase "Made in USA"
on the neckline label, and have item number 1313 or 1249 printed on the
side seam label. These sweatshirts are labeled as being 80 percent
cotton and 20 percent polyester. Eddie Bauer stores sold these
sweatshirts nationwide from March 1999 through May 1999 for about $38.
Sweatshirts made in Singapore are not included in this recall.
PROBLEM: The sweatshirts, which fail to meet federal mandatory standards
for fabric flammability, could ignite readily and present a serious risk
of burn injuries in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than
newspaper.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.
WHAT TO DO: Stop using these sweatshirts and return them to any Eddie
Bauer store for a refund. For more information, call Eddie Bauer at
(800) 426-6253 between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. PT any day of the week.
