Alexanders' Michael Richards sweatshirts
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Alexanders Inc. has voluntarily recalled sweatshirts sold at its 15 retail department stores in the New York metropolitan area. The sweatshirts, made of 100% cotton with a "Michael Richards" neck label and priced at $8.50, were sold between February 3, 1984 and June 11, 1984. Testing revealed that the sweatshirts fail to meet flammability requirements for general wearing apparel both before and after washing, posing a fire and burn hazard. Although no incidents have been reported, the company is addressing the safety concern.
According to the recall notice, affected consumers should return the sweatshirts to Alexanders stores to receive a full refund. For further information, consumers may call Mr. Robert Ceber at Alexanders Inc. at 212-560-2121.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Sweatshirts Recalled by Alexanders NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 3, 1985 Release # 85-001 Alexanders Inc. Recalls Sweatshirts (Washington, D.C.) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Alexanders Inc.,New York, N.Y., today announced a voluntary recall of sweatshirts sold by the firm. Alexanders operates 15 retail department stores in the greater New York metropolitan area and has agreed to provide a full refund to consumers who re- turn the sweatshirts to its stores. Although this sweatshirt has not been involved in any incidents known to the Commission or to Alexanders, testing shows that it fails to meet the flammability requirement for general wearing apparel before and after washing. The recalled sweatshirts were made in China of 100% Cotton with a neck label tag "Michael Richards". The sweatshirts were sold for $8.50 in Alexanders own stores from February 3, 1984 through June 11, 1984. For further information, consumers may call Mr. Robert Ceber of Alexanders, Inc. at 212-560-2121.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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