CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Men’s Sweatshirts
Home product recall 03-040. Announced by CPSC on Nov 19, 2002.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Nov 19, 2002. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The fleece fabric on the inside of these sweatshirts fails to meet federal mandatory standards of fabric flammability, because it can ignite readily if exposed to flame, and therefore presents a serious risk of burn injuries, in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
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What should you do?
Consumers should immediately stop wearing these sweatshirts and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional information about this recall, consumers can call Target at (800) 440-0680 anytime or visit their web site at www.target.com
Which ones are recalled?
The recall involves Physical Science-brand, heather-gray, hooded sweatshirts with a full-zippered front and “P87” embroidered on the left chest. The sweatshirts come in sizes small through XXL, and have two sewn-in labels: one reads “PHYS.SCI” and the other reads “65% COTTON,” “35% POLYESTER,” “RN 17730,” MADE IN CHINA” and “SEE REVERSE FOR CARE.” This recall does not include any other “PHYS.SCI” brand garments.
About 6,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Men’s Sweatshirts.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Trends Clothing Corp., Miami, Fla.
- Distributed by Target Corp., Minneapolis, Minn.
- Target Stores nationwide sold the sweatshirts, from August 2002 through September 2002, for about $25.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
CPSC and Target are not aware of any injuries involving these sweatshirts. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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