Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From the People’s Republic of China, India, the Republic of Korea, and Taiwan: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

On April 11, 2024, the International Trade Administration published in the Federal Register (89 FR 25563) [A–570–060, A–533–875, A–580–893, A–583–860, C–570–061, C–533–876] Fine Denier Polyester Staple Fiber From the People’s Republic of China, India, the Republic of Korea, and Taiwan: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

Fischer Sports Recalls Junior Ski Boots Due to Fall Hazard

This recall involves RC4 50, RC4 60, and RC4 65 Junior Ski Boots in sizes 21.5 to 27.5. The RC4 50 and RC4 60 were sold in Rhino Grey and Snow colors. The RC4 65 was sold in yellow. “Fischer” is printed on the lower shell on each boot, and the specific model and name is printed on the outside of the upper cuff, between the two top buckles. The size of the boot is stamped on the sole.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled RC4 Junior Ski Boots and contact Fischer Sports for instructions on how to receive a refund, a free replacement, or a free repair.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of an incident of the ski boot cuff rotated. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Ski gear stores nationwide and online at https://www.fischersports.com/us_en/ and other websites from October 2022 through February 2024 for between $200 and $275.

Manufacturer(s): Fischer Sports US, of Auburn, New Hampshire

Importer(s): Fischer Sports US, of Auburn, New Hampshire

Manufactured In: Romania

Recall number: 24-191

More information and photos HERE.

Touchat Area Rugs Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Regulations; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Touchat

This recall involves Touchat Large Fuzzy Area Rugs. The rectangular rugs are gray and measure 8 feet x 10 feet. “100% Polyester” and “Made in China” are printed on a label on the underside of the product.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled rugs immediately and contact Touchat for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the product by cutting it in half, and to provide proof of destruction by sending a photo of the cut product to jurysun@outlook.com to receive a full refund. Touchat is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Amazon.com from October 2023 through November 2023 for between $80 and $113.

Retailer: Jian De Shi Jia Jin Chu Kou You Xian Gong Si DBA Touchat, of China

Manufactured In: China

Recall number: 24-195

More information and photos HERE.

Red Land Cotton Recalls Quilts and Shams Due to Laceration Hazard

This recall involves Red Land Cotton quilts and quilted shams. The Classic quilts come in white, natural, ticking stripe, blue, or gray, in all sizes: twin, full/queen, and king/California king sizes. The Classic quilted euro shams come in white, natural and ticking stripe. King and Standard shams are white, natural, blue, gray and ticking stripe. Baby quilts come in white, natural and charcoal ticking print.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled quilts and quilt shams and visit www.redlandcotton.com/pages/voluntary-quilt-recall for instructions on how to participate in the recall. Red Land Cotton will be offering a replacement product (of the same value) or a refund in the form of a store credit or a refund check. Consumers will be asked to provide proof of purchase, in the way of photos of the recalled products, a purchase receipt, or other form of payment documentation. Red Land Cotton is notifying all known consumers who purchased the recalled products.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of consumers being jabbed by a sharp metal needle from the product, including one breaking the skin on a consumer’s hand.

Sold At: Red Land Cotton store and online at redlandcotton.com and amazon.com from May 2023 through February 2024 for between $75 and $310.

Manufacturer(s): Red Land Cotton, Moulton, Alabama

Manufactured In: United States

Recall number: 24-193

More information and photos HERE.

Trouser Contract Awarded

April 12, 2024, American Polymers LLC,** doing business as AMPO USA, Vernon, California, has been awarded a maximum $30,750,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for trousers. This was a competitive acquisition with four responses received. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. Location of performance is New Jersey, with an April 11, 2029, ordering period end date. Using military service is Navy. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2024 through 2029 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE1C1-24-D-0049).

Ballistic Combat Shirt Contract

April 11, 2024, Bethel Industries Inc.,* Jersey City, New Jersey (W91CRB-24-D-0006); Puerto Rico Industries for the Blind Corp., Mayaguez, Puerto Rico (W91CRB-24-D-0007); Point Blank Enterprises Inc., Pompano Beach, Florida (W91CRB-24-D-0008); Bluewater Defense Inc.,* Corozal, Puerto Rico (W91CRB-24-D-0009); and Slate Solutions LLC,* Sunrise, Florida (W91CRB-24-D-0010), will compete for each order of the $628,415,825 hybrid (cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price) contract for the Ballistic Combat Shirt. Bids were solicited via the internet with 14 received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of April 9, 2033. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity.

*Small Business

Men's Dress Trouser Contract Awarded

April 5, 2024, Bernard Cap LLC,* Hialeah, Florida, has been awarded a maximum $8,070,516 modification (P00005) exercising the second one-year option period of a one-year base contract (SPE1C1-22-D-1544) with four one-year option periods for men’s dress trousers. This is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The ordering period end date is April 11, 2025. Using military service is Navy. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2024 through 2025 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

*Small Business