CPSC, Five-Y Clothing Announce Recall of Fleece Sweatshirts Sold at Kmart
USCPSC, Five-Y Clothing Announce Recall of Fleece Sweatshirts Sold at Kmart
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These garments, which fail to meet the federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite easily and present a serious risk of burn injuries.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled ladies sweatshirts are made of a fleece fabric that closely resembles that of an inside-outside sweatshirt. They are long- sleeved, pullover-style, gray, and 90 percent cotton and 10 percent polyester. A label sewn into the neck of the sweatshirts reads in part, "Route 66 Original Clothing," "MADE IN EL SALVADOR," and "R.N. 94401."
Affected Products
Route 66 fleece sweatshirts
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Five-Y-Clothing-Announce-Recall-of-Fleece-Sweatshirts-Sold-at-Kmart |
| Title | CPSC, Five-Y Clothing Announce Recall of Fleece Sweatshirts Sold at Kmart |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/sweatshirt.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Route 66 fleece sweatshirt |
| Hazards › Name | These garments, which fail to meet the federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite easily and present a serious risk of burn injuries. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC, and Five-Y Clothing are not aware of any injuries involving these sweatshirts. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Route 66 fleece sweatshirts |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Adults) |
| Products › Category I D | 1886 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 42,000 |
| Recall I D | 237 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop wearing the sweatshirts and contact Five-Y Clothing, to receive a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Five-Y Clothing Inc., of Miami, Fla. |
| Retailers › Name | Kmart stores nationwide exclusively sold the ladies sweatshirts, from June 1999 through March 2000, for about $9. |
| Recall Date | 2000-11-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled ladies sweatshirts are made of a fleece fabric that closely resembles that of an inside-outside sweatshirt. They are long- sleeved, pullover-style, gray, and 90 percent cotton and 10 percent polyester. A label sewn into the neck of the sweatshirts reads in part, "Route 66 Original Clothing," "MADE IN EL SALVADOR," and "R.N. 94401." |
| Recall Number | 01024 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may contact Five-Y Clothing at (888) 343-4838 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-12-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | El Salvador |
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