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CPSC, Target Corp. Announce Recall of Men's Sweatshirts

Recall 03-040 · November 19, 2002 · Trends Clothing

What to doConsumers should immediately stop wearing these sweatshirts and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
03-040 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 19, 2002
Brand
Trends Clothing
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Men's Sweatshirts
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 6,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 6, 2025

What was 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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Men's Sweatshirts · About 6,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Target Stores nationwide sold the sweatshirts, from August 2002 through September 2002, for about $25.; Trends Clothing Corp., of Miami, Fla.; Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

CPSC and Target are not aware of any injuries involving these sweatshirts. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Consumer contact

For additional information about this recall, consumers can call Target at (800) 440-0680 anytime or visit their web site at www.target.com

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?

Men's Sweatshirts (About 6,000 units). The recall involves Physical Science-brand, heather-gray, hooded sweatshirts with a full-zippered front and "P87" embroidered on the left chest.

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 these sweatshirts and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 6, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.