CPSC And O'Neill Sportswear Announce Jacket Recall
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 96-077 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 11, 1996
- Brand
- La Jolla Sport
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- O'Neill Milky Way jackets
- Hazard
- Fire and burn hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- March 11, 1996
What was recalled
March 11, 1996 Release # 96-077 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, O'Neill Sportswear, a division of La Jolla Sports USA, of Irvine, Calif., is recalling 347 "Milky Way" jackets. The jackets, which burn faster than newspaper, violate the federal Flammable Fabrics Act and pose a serious risk of burn injuries.CPSC and O'Neill are not aware of any injuries involving these jackets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.The hooded, reverse fleece pullover jackets were available in three colors: Black (white with gray pinstripes and stitching), Moondust (white with brown pinstripes and stitching), and Organic Green (white with green pinstripes and stitching). "O'Neill" is embroidered on the chest, and sewn-in labels at the neck read, "O'Neill ... RN # 85773 ...100% Cotton ... Made in USA ... " The jacket's hang tags read in part, "O'Neill ... Quality Fit Function ..." Ski and sports shops sold the jackets from August to November 1995 for approximately $56 in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio., Oregon, and Wisconsin.Consumers should stop wearing these jackets immediately and call O'Neill Sportswear at (800) 213-6444 to arrange for a refund or replacement.The Canadian Government alerted CPSC to this hazard after the jackets' material failed Canadian flammability standards
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- O'Neill Milky Way jackets
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: La Jolla Sport USA; O'Neill.
Recall history and context
La Jolla Sport appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all La Jolla Sport recalls.
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?
O'Neill Milky Way jackets. C.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Follow the instructions in the official CPSC recall notice linked on this page.
More recalls from La Jolla Sport
- O'Neill Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by La Jolla Sport
September 8, 2009 · La Jolla Sport · Clothing and accessoriesThe recall involves hooded fleece sweatshirts with style names "Love Goes" (style #39810012) and "Up and Under" (style #39202202). They were sold under the O'Neill brand…
- La Jolla Sport Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
March 25, 2009 · La Jolla Sport · Clothing and accessoriesThe recalled children's hooded sweatshirts have RN number 85773 printed in the center back neck and were sold in sizes S-XL. The product name and style number are…
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 11, 1996. 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.