Coldwater Creek Recalls Sweaters Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 07563 · announced July 26, 2007 · Coldwater Creek · 3,500 units affected
The product
This recall involves Coldwater Creek shawl collar sweaters in red only. The textured yarn sweaters were sold in sizes XS through 3X. A tag sewn into the neck of the sweater displays the Coldwater Creek brand logo.
The hazard
Should the sweater come in contact with an ignition source, such as a stove burner, candle flame or cigarette lighter, it could catch fire and cause serious burns to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop wearing the sweater and return it to Coldwater Creek for a refund, including tax and postage. The company will provide consumers with a $20 coupon towards another purchase.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None.
Sold at: Coldwater Creek catalog and coldwatercreek.com from November 2006 through May 2007 for $62.
Consumer contact: For more information, consumers should contact Coldwater Creek at (800) 262-0040 between 6 a.m. and 3 a.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.coldwatercreek.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.