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Sweatshirts Recalled by Grace

Published: April 15, 1981Recall ID: 81015Category: generalCountry: US
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Sweatshirts Recalled by Grace

Recalling Firm: CA VA, Grace International Apparel, Korvettes

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Fire & Fire-Related Burn

Product Description & Identification

Sweatshirts Recalled by Grace NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 1981 Release # 81-015 Recall Of 40,000 Sweatshirts Announced Due To Potential Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 15)-- About 40,000 recreational sweatshirts made in China and distributed nationally by a New York importer are being recalled because they fail to meet federal flammability standards. The recall is being conducted by the importer, Grace International Apparel, Inc., of New York City, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The garments were distributed between June and October, 1980. Each sweatshirt was manufactured with a snapped inner surface, a hood, a zipper and a drawstring; tests showed that the inner surfaces of the sweatshirts are too flammable. A label sewn into each sweatshirt reads "Made in the People's Republic of China CA VA." A second label also is attached to each sweatshirt which reads "CA VA *** A product of G.I.A.I., 350 Fifth Ave." The garments were distributed throughout the United States through 20 direct consignees based in California, Georgia, Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. One of these was a large New York City-based chain of stores, Korvettes, which no longer is in business. Consumers are being advised to return the garments to the store from which they purchased them to obtain full refunds. In the case of sweatshirts purchased from Korvettes, consumers should mail them directly to Grace International Apparel, Inc., Room 7401, Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, 10001. The company has agreed to refund the purchase price ($5.99) plus any appropriate shipping charges.

Affected Products

CA VA sweatshirts; Grace International Apparel recretional sweatshirts

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1981/Recall-Of-40000-Sweatshirts-Announced-Due-To-Potential-Fire-Hazard
TitleSweatshirts Recalled by Grace
Hazards › NameFire & Fire-Related Burn
Products › 1 › NameCA VA sweatshirts
Products › 1 › TypeClothing (Adults)
Products › 1 › Category I D1886
Products › 2 › NameGrace International Apparel recretional sweatshirts
Recall I D4116
Recall Date1981-04-15T00:00:00
DescriptionSweatshirts Recalled by Grace NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 1981 Release # 81-015 Recall Of 40,000 Sweatshirts Announced Due To Potential Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 15)-- About 40,000 recreational sweatshirts made in China and distributed nationally by a New York importer are being recalled because they fail to meet federal flammability standards. The recall is being conducted by the importer, Grace International Apparel, Inc., of New York City, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The garments were distributed between June and October, 1980. Each sweatshirt was manufactured with a snapped inner surface, a hood, a zipper and a drawstring; tests showed that the inner surfaces of the sweatshirts are too flammable. A label sewn into each sweatshirt reads "Made in the People's Republic of China CA VA." A second label also is attached to each sweatshirt which reads "CA VA *** A product of G.I.A.I., 350 Fifth Ave." The garments were distributed throughout the United States through 20 direct consignees based in California, Georgia, Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. One of these was a large New York City-based chain of stores, Korvettes, which no longer is in business. Consumers are being advised to return the garments to the store from which they purchased them to obtain full refunds. In the case of sweatshirts purchased from Korvettes, consumers should mail them directly to Grace International Apparel, Inc., Room 7401, Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, 10001. The company has agreed to refund the purchase price ($5.99) plus any appropriate shipping charges.
Recall Number81015
Manufacturers › 1 › NameCA VA
Manufacturers › 2 › NameGrace International Apparel
Manufacturers › 3 › NameKorvettes
Last Publish Date2014-12-02T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

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  • Recalling FirmCA VA, Grace International Apparel, Korvettes
Recall Hazard Severity
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