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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 1995-02-15

CPSC, Michael Simon Inc. Announce Faux Fur Sweater Recall

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  • Brand Nordstrom
  • Brand Bloomingdale's
  • Brand Lord & Taylor
  • Brand Loehmann's
  • Brand Michael Simon

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Michael Simon Inc. are recalling 907 faux fur sweaters in four styles sold nationwide between July 1993 and October 1994 for $175 to $200. Testing determined that the faux fur fabric on these sweaters fails to meet flammability standards under the Flammable Fabrics Act, making them dangerously flammable with rapid and intense burning. The recalled styles are Style #7348 Spot Cardigan, Style #7384X Puppy Cardigan, Style #9047 Fur Cardigan, and Style #9048 Fur Popover pullover, available in sizes Small to Medium and Medium to Large, with neck labels reading "MICHAEL SIMON NEW YORK" and made in Hong Kong or China. The recall was prompted by a burn injury reported by the Northbrook, Illinois Fire Department, though the CPSC and company are not aware of any other injuries.

Consumers should stop wearing the sweaters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price. Those with questions can call Michael Simon at (212) 382-1910.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Fire & Fire-Related Burn

Details from the source

February 15, 1995 Release # 95-081 Washington, D.C. - CPSC, Michael Simon Inc. of New York is recalling 907 faux fur sweaters in four styles, including three cardigans and one pullover. Based on tests conducted by CPSC, the faux fur fabric of the sweaters fails to comply with the flammability standard under the Flammable Fabrics Act. The garments, considered "dangerously flammable," are unsuitable for use for clothing because of rapid and intense burning.CPSC learned of the problem while investigating a burn injury involving one of the recalled sweaters, reported by the Northbrook, Illinois, Fire Department. CPSC and the company are not aware of other injuries involving the sweaters.The four styles are as follows: Style #7348 Spot Cardigan in black and white; Style #7384X Puppy Cardigan in black only; Style #9047 Fur Cardigan; and Style #9048, Fur Popover pullover sweater in solid colors of black, ivory, steel blue, and pink. The sweaters, which are available in Size 1 (Small to Medium) and Size 2 (Medium to Large), have a sewn-in neck label that reads, "MICHAEL SIMON NEW YORK," with a second neck label reading in part, "88% Rayon/Rayonne 12% Nylon/Nylon Made in HONG KONG ***" or "Made in CHINA *** RN 73106."The sweaters were sold by approximately 100 retailers nationwide from July 1993 through October 1994 for $175 to $200. Major retailers such as Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Lord and Taylor, and Loehmann's sold the sweaters.Consumers should stop wearing the sweaters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers who have questions can call Michael Simon at (212) 382-1910

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

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