O'Neill Milky Way jackets
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
O'Neill Sportswear is recalling 347 "Milky Way" hooded reverse fleece pullover jackets because the material burns faster than newspaper and violates the federal Flammable Fabrics Act, posing a serious risk of burn injuries. The jackets were sold from August to November 1995 at ski and sports shops in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, and Wisconsin for approximately $56. They came in three colors: Black (white with gray pinstripes and stitching), Moondust (white with brown pinstripes and stitching), and Organic Green (white with green pinstripes and stitching), with "O'Neill" embroidered on the chest. The CPSC and O'Neill are not aware of any injuries from these jackets.
According to the record, affected consumers should stop wearing the jackets immediately and call O'Neill Sportswear at (800) 213-6444 to arrange for a refund or replacement.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Burn - Not Fire-Related
March 11, 1996 Release # 96-077 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, O'Neill Sportswear, a division of La Jolla Sports USA, of Irvine, Calif., is recalling 347 "Milky Way" jackets. The jackets, which burn faster than newspaper, violate the federal Flammable Fabrics Act and pose a serious risk of burn injuries.CPSC and O'Neill are not aware of any injuries involving these jackets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.The hooded, reverse fleece pullover jackets were available in three colors: Black (white with gray pinstripes and stitching), Moondust (white with brown pinstripes and stitching), and Organic Green (white with green pinstripes and stitching). "O'Neill" is embroidered on the chest, and sewn-in labels at the neck read, "O'Neill ... RN # 85773 ...100% Cotton ... Made in USA ... " The jacket's hang tags read in part, "O'Neill ... Quality Fit Function ..." Ski and sports shops sold the jackets from August to November 1995 for approximately $56 in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio., Oregon, and Wisconsin.Consumers should stop wearing these jackets immediately and call O'Neill Sportswear at (800) 213-6444 to arrange for a refund or replacement.The Canadian Government alerted CPSC to this hazard after the jackets' material failed Canadian flammability standards
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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