Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Melcon Design LLC is recalling over 1,900 long-haired chenille sweaters sold under the brand name "RELAIS" because the fabric fails to meet federal flammability standards and may ignite readily, presenting a serious risk of burn injuries. The sweaters are labeled "RELAIS" at the neck and marked "100% RAYON...DRY CLEAN ONLY...MADE IN U.S.A." at the lower side seam. They come in four styles (crop crew, fitted cardigan, fitted polo, and turtleneck tunic) in various sizes and colors including black, brown, gray, blue, green, pink, and off-white. The sweaters were sold between November 1996 and January 1997 for $80 to $150 at Nordstrom stores on the West Coast, in Texas, Chicago, and the Washington metropolitan area, as well as through about 100 small retailers nationwide. No injuries have been reported.
According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop wearing these sweaters and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or credit. Consumers can contact Melcon Design LLC at 212-349-9059 or call CPSC's toll-free hotline at (800) 638-2772 for additional information about the recall.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
March 24, 1997 Release # 97-086 WASHINGTON D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Melcon Design LLC of NewYork, N.Y., is recalling over 1,900 long-haired chenille sweaters for women sold under the brand name "RELAIS." The fabric, which fails to meet federal mandatory standards of fabric flammability, may ignite readily and presents aserious risk of burn injuries in violation of the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper.CPSC and Melcon Design LLC are not aware of anyinjuries involving these sweaters.This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.The long-haired chenille sweaters are labeled "RELAIS"at the neck and "100% RAYON...DRY CLEAN ONLY...MADE IN U.S.A." at the lower part of a side seam. The sweaters comein four styles: crop crew, fitted cardigan (with collar), fitted polo (with collar and short front opening), and turtleneck tunic. The sweaters come in a variety of sizes and also a variety of colors, including black, brown, gray, blue, green, pink, and off-white.The sweaters were sold from November 1996 through January 1997 for about $80 to $150. Nordstrom sold the sweaters in their West Coast, Texas, Chicago, and Washington metropolitan area stores, and nationwide about 100 smallretailers sold the sweaters.Consumers should immediately stop wearing these sweaters and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or credit. For additional information about this recall, consumers should call Melcon Design LLC at212-349-9059 or CPSC's toll-free hotline at (800) 638-2772.This recall does not extend to other "RELAIS" brand chenille sweaters
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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