Silk Kimono Tops
CPSC Recall #06-530 — February 22, 2006
Product
Silk Kimono Tops
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Victoria's Secret Direct, of Columbus, Ohio and Single, of Los Angeles, Calif. are recalling about 500 Silk Kimono Tops that were manufactured by Single, 57 units having been sold to consumers by Victoria's Secret Direct. The kimono tops are made of fabric that fails to meet mandatory standards of fabric flammability in violation of the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. The sheer outer shell fabric of the kimono top can readily ignite and present a risk of burn injuries. Name of Product: Silk Kimono TopsUnits: About 500 units were manufactured by Single with 57 sold to consumers by Victoria's Secret DirectRetailer: Victoria's Secret Direct, of Columbus, OhioManufacturer: Single, of Los Angeles, Calif.Hazard: The kimono tops are made of fabric that fails to meet mandatory standards of fabric flammability in violation of the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. The sheer outer shell fabric of the kimono top can readily ignite and present a risk of burn injuries.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recall involves the Silk Kimono Top, sold as catalog/Web site item number 194-860. This is a two-piece garment with a kimono outer shell and an orange inner camisole. The outer shell's sewn in label states the following: "Single, 100% Silk, RN 80763, Made In USA, Dry Clean Only." A separate label shows the item number 194-860. The Silk Kimono Tops were sold in paisley print pattern with metallic threads.Sold at: Victoria's Secret Direct catalogs and Web site only from November 2005 through December 2005 for about $138. These garments were not sold at Victoria's Secret stores.Manufactured In: USARemedy: Consumers should stop wearing the garment immediately. Contact Victoria's Secret Direct for information on returning the kimono top and to receive a refund and $50 gift card.Consumer Contact: For more information, call Victoria's Secret Direct's toll-free consumer hotline at (877) 260-8419 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Hazard
The kimono tops are made of fabric that fails to meet mandatory standards of fabric flammability in violation of the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. The sheer outer shell fabric of the kimono top can readily ignite and present a risk of burn injuries.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop wearing the garment immediately. Contact Victoria's Secret Direct for information on returning the kimono top and to receive a refund and $50 gift card.
Units Affected
About 500 units were manufactured by Single with 57 sold to consumers by Victoria's Secret Direct
Sold At
Victoria's Secret Direct catalogs and Web site only from November 2005 through December 2005 for about $138. These garments were not sold at Victoria's Secret stores.
Manufacturer
Single, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Manufactured In
United States
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Refund. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.