Flames of Concern: Madewell Issues Sweater Recall Amid Safety Fears Fashion brand Madewell has issued a recall for nearly 6,000 women's sweaters, sparking concerns over potential fire hazards. According to a recent notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the sweaters fail to meet federal flammability safety standards, putting wearers at risk of "serious burn injuries or death." The affected sweaters were sold nationwide at Madewell stores and online between 2019 and 2023. Consumers are advised to immediately stop wearing the sweaters and return them to Madewell for a full refund.


Madewell has initiated a recall for approximately 6,000 women's sweaters due to a failure to meet federal flammability safety standards, causing risk of "serious burn injuries or death," according to a recent U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) notice.