CPSC Recall in 2007: Coldwater Creek Recalls Sweaters Due to Burn Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Coldwater Creek, of Sandpoint, Idaho, is voluntarily recalling about 3,500 Shawl Collar Sweaters. The sweaters fail to meet Federal flammability requirements. 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.Name of Product: Shawl Collar SweatersUnits: About 3,500Distributor: Coldwater Creek, of Sandpoint, IdahoHazard: The sweaters fail to meet Federal flammability requirements. 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.Incidents/Injuries: None.Description: 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.Sold by: Coldwater Creek catalog and coldwatercreek.com from November 2006 through May 2007 for $62.Manufactured in: Hong KongRemedy: 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.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 website at www.coldwatercreek.com.

The sweaters fail to meet Federal flammability requirements. 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.

Refund

None.

Coldwater Creek catalog and coldwatercreek.com from November 2006 through May 2007 for $62.

Hong Kong