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Recently, Lululemon has voluntarily recalled a huge amount of their in-store inventory because, due to a fuck up by the fabric supplier, the pants are too see-through. While this sent the company's stock price tumbling, clothes and footwear being recalled is nothing new. For a multitude of reasons, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission is constantly yanking clothes off of store's racks.
If you thought that new jawn you just copped was safe from spontaneously combustion, you might be mistaken. And no matter how tasty those kicks look, you might be drooling over lead paint. After checking out A Brief History of Recalled Clothing Items, you might think that your clothes will be the death of you.
Nike Recalls 110,000 Pairs of Little Air Jordan XIV
Date: 3/5/1999
Reason: The red paint on the infant shoe's trimming contained lead. BUT MINIATURE JORANDS ARE SO DAMN CUTE.
FUBU Recalls 5,400 Women's Hoodies
Date: 6/5/2000
Reason: The polyester blend fabric didn't meet federal standards of flammability, and could ignite easily. And your girl still didn't look hot in this.
Nike Recalls 225,000 Pairs of Jordan Trunner Cross-Training Shoes
Date: 2/22/2001
Reason: There was a thin strip of metal on the heel that could stick out from the shoe and cut the wearer. Might come in handy during an intense game on the court?
adidas Recalls Almost 200,000 Pairs of Superstar Ultra and Pro Team Shoes
Date: 11/3/2004
Reason: A portion of the heel could separate from the rest of the shoe, resulting in injury. This is the excuse we gave high school girlfriends when they asked why we were on the bench.
Wolverine Recalls Caterpillar Logger Boots for Electrical Hazard
Date: 8/28/2007
Reason: The boots were mislabeled as resistant to electrical current, posing a shock hazard to anyone who came into contact with electircal currents. Still did not prevent injury from peeing on the third rail.
Timberland Recalls 193,000 Pairs of Steel Toed Boots
Date: 10/2/2007
Reason: The steel toe boots couldn't provide adequate protection againt potential hazards and impacts. The one time Timberland has failed us...
James Perse Recalls Men's and Women's Jackets
Date: 2/17/2011
Reason: The corduroy and sherpa fleece-lined cotton jackets did not meet federal flammability standards. Rocking this jacket that can catch fire means bringing a completely different type of heat.
Chanel Recalls Silk Scarves, Skirts, Blouses, and Dresses
Date: 7/7/2011
Reason: The 100% silk accessories and garments did not comply with federal flammability standards, and posed a fire hazard to anyone wearing them. Karl Lagerfeld was on fire this season.
Columbia Recalls Seven Models of Electric-Heated Jackets
Date: 1/29/2013
Reason: Powered by batteries, there were reports of the jackets overheating and causing a burns on the wearer. Instead of relying on excessive technology, another method of dealing with the cold we suggest is the ancient method of sacking up.
Uniqlo Recalls Children's Pajamas
Date: 3/14/2013
Reason: The pajamas failed to meet with federal flammability standards, posing a fire and burn risk to children wearing these PJ's. If crying babies annoy you, then just imagine how irritating a flaming baby would be.