CPSC, Five-Y Clothing Announce Recall of Fleece Sweatshirts Sold at Kmart
Source: CPSC Recall #01024
Recall Date
2000-11-06
Manufacturer
Five-Y Clothing Inc., of Miami, Fla.
Units Affected
About 42,000
Products Involved
Route 66 fleece sweatshirts
Hazard
These garments, which fail to meet the federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite easily and present a serious risk of burn injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the sweatshirts and contact Five-Y Clothing, to receive a refund.
Reported Injuries
CPSC, and Five-Y Clothing are not aware of any injuries involving these sweatshirts. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Sold At
Kmart stores nationwide exclusively sold the ladies sweatshirts, from June 1999 through March 2000, for about $9.
Manufactured In
El Salvador
Full Recall Description
The recalled ladies sweatshirts are made of a fleece fabric that closely resembles that of an inside-outside sweatshirt. They are long- sleeved, pullover-style, gray, and 90 percent cotton and 10 percent polyester. A label sewn into the neck of the sweatshirts reads in part, "Route 66 Original Clothing," "MADE IN EL SALVADOR," and "R.N. 94401."
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28