Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, CPSC NEWS—CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES—Madewell recalls women's sweaters over burn risk, (Jul 17, 2026)

By WK Editorial Staff

The company has received one report of a sweater catching fire.

About 5,900 Madewell women’s sweaters have been recalled because they violate the mandatory federal standard for clothing textiles, posing a risk of serious burn injuries or death if the garments catch fire (CPSC Recall Notice, No. 26-625 (July 16, 2026)).

Incidents and injuries. The firm has received one report of a recalled sweater catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.

Product description. The recall involves Madewell-branded Double V-Neck Pullover and V-Neck Cardigan women’s sweaters. The sweaters were sold with or without buttons in light blue and cream colors and in sizes XS through L. They have long sleeves and a V-neck, with “Madewell” and the size printed on the neck label. Style numbers NT611 or NT612 and “HO24” are on the sewn-in side seam label. The sweaters were manufactured in China and sold at Madewell and T.J. Maxx stores nationwide and online at Madewell.com from December 2024 through October 2025 for between $138 and $148. They were imported by J. Crew Group, LLC, of New York, New York, and distributed by Madewell Inc., of New York, New York.

Remedy. Consumers should stop using the recalled sweaters immediately and contact Madewell for a full refund in the original form of payment or store credit. To receive the remedy, consumers will be asked to destroy the sweaters by cutting them in half and email a photo of the destroyed garment to the company before disposing of it.

Customer contact. Consumers can contact Madewell toll-free at 866-544-1937 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET, seven days a week; by email at [email protected]; or online at www.madewell.com/c/product-recall/. Additional information is also available at Madewell.com by clicking the “Recall” link.

Companies: Madewell Inc.

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