The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on July 23, 2026, that Madewell is recalling approximately 5,800 women’s sweaters sold nationwide at Madewell and TJ Maxx. The recall follows one reported incident where a sweater caught fire while being worn.
These sweaters violate the mandatory federal flammability standard for clothing textiles (16 CFR Part 1610). They can ignite easily and burn rapidly, posing a risk of serious injury or death from burn hazards.
The sweaters were sold in-store and online from April 2026 through July 2026. Affected styles include crewnecks, cardigans, and pullovers in colors such as black, cream, navy, burgundy, and olive.
How to identify a recalled sweater
Each sweater has a sewn-in neck label with the Madewell name. The lot number is printed on the inside care tag. Consumers must locate this tag and cross-reference the lot number with the CPSC recall list or Madewell’s official recall page.
Specific lot numbers affected range from L2025-001 through L2025-008. The CPSC advises stopping use immediately if the lot number matches.
Refund process
Madewell and TJ Maxx are offering full refunds, including sales tax. No receipt is required. Consumers can return the sweater by mail using a prepaid shipping label from Madewell customer service or in person at any Madewell or TJ Maxx store.
Do not donate or resell recalled products. Washing the sweater does not void the recall, and consumers can still return it for a refund.
Why this matters
The federal standard tests how quickly fabric ignites and spreads flame. Normal fabrics self-extinguish or burn slowly. These sweaters can ignite from a small spark—from a stove, candle, or cigarette—and engulf the wearer in seconds.
Madewell received one report of a sweater catching fire while being worn, according to the CPSC. No injury or death was reported, but the incident highlighted an immediate systemic hazard.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I get a refund without a receipt? Yes.
- Are sweaters from earlier seasons affected? No, only those purchased between April and July 2026 with specific lot numbers.
- Can I donate the sweater? No. It poses a burn hazard to others.
Contact Madewell customer service at 1-800-XXX-XXXX or TJ Maxx at 1-800-XXX-XXXX. Visit the CPSC recall page for the official list.
Stop wearing any Madewell sweater purchased between April and July 2026. Check the lot number now. Return it immediately for a full refund.
A sweater should keep you warm, not set you on fire.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Which Madewell sweaters are being recalled?
- A: Approximately 5,800 women’s sweaters sold at Madewell and TJ Maxx from April to July 2026, including crewnecks, cardigans, and pullovers in colors like black, cream, navy, burgundy, and olive. Check the inside care tag for lot numbers L2025-001 through L2025-008.
- Q: How do I get a refund for a recalled Madewell sweater?
- A: Madewell and TJ Maxx offer full refunds including sales tax, with no receipt required. Return the sweater by mail using a prepaid label from Madewell customer service or in person at any Madewell or TJ Maxx store. Do not donate or resell.
Extended Reading
Sources: CPSC recall notice (cpsc.gov), al.com report, Inc. magazine report (Victoria Salves).