CPSC, Five-Y Clothing Announce Recall of Fleece Sweatshirts Sold at Kmart
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 01-024 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 6, 2000
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Route 66 fleece sweatshirts
- Hazard
- Fire and burn hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- About 42,000
- Made in
- El Salvador
- Last updated by CPSC
- December 8, 2025
What was recalled
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."
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Route 66 fleece sweatshirts · About 42,000 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Kmart stores nationwide exclusively sold the ladies sweatshirts, from June 1999 through March 2000, for about $9.; Five-Y Clothing Inc., of Miami, Fla..
Injuries or incidents reported
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.
Consumer contact
Consumers may contact Five-Y Clothing at (888) 343-4838 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Route 66 fleece sweatshirts (About 42,000 units). The recalled ladies sweatshirts are made of a fleece fabric that closely resembles that of an inside-outside sweatshirt.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the sweatshirts and contact Five-Y Clothing, to receive a refund.
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