Sweatshirts Recalled by Jordache Ltd.
CPSC recall 00118a. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The sweatshirts, which fail to meet federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite easily and present a serious 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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop wearing the sweatshirts immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund.
CPSC recall 00118a has the recall date 5 Jun 2000. The notice names the firm Jordache. The recall has about 5,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Clothing (Adults).
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 5,400 |
| Description | The FUBU brand sweatshirts are made of a fleece fabric that closely resembles that of an inside-outside sweatshirt. They are long-sleeved, pullover style with hoods. They are red, black or silver and are available in ladies sizes extra-small, small, medium and large. The name "FUBU" appears in large lettering across the chest, and a label sewn into the neck reads in part, "FUBU SPORTS, 90 percent cotton, 10 percent polyester, Made in Peru." The recalled sweatshirts are style FB-3855, which is written on sewn-in label underneath the care label. |
| Product | FUBU brand sweatshirts, About 5,400, Clothing (Adults) |
| Sold at | Major department and sporting goods stores nationwide, including Rich's, Lazarus, Goldsmith, Stern's and Athlete's Foot, sold the sweatshirts, between November 1999 and April 2000, for about $59. |
| Importer | Jordache Ltd |
| Made in | Peru |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,400Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 17%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Clothing (Adults)
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Jordache
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 15 Mar 2006 | Jordache Ltd. Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirt with Drawstring for Strangulation Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 00118aThe notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 00118a. https://recallregister.com/product/868-sweatshirts-recalled-by-jordache-ltd/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 00118a report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Major department and sporting goods stores nationwide, including Rich's, Lazarus, Goldsmith, Stern's and Athlete's Foot, sold the sweatshirts, between November 1999 and April 2000, for about $59.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 00118a?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,400
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Peru