Sugar Plum Fairy costumes
CPSC Recall #02-503 — November 1, 2001
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 02-503 |
| Recall Date | November 1, 2001 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 2,900 |
Where It Was Sold
| Lillian Vernon sold these costumes in their catalogs nationwide between August 1999 through October 2000 for about $40. |
Product
Sugar Plum Fairy costumes
Description
PRODUCT: Costumes - Lillian Vernon Corporation of Rye, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 2,900 Sugar Plum Fairy costumes. The recalled costume model numbers are LV #948P00 and LV #958P00. The Sugar Plum Fairy costume is a dress made of various fabrics including purple nylon tulle. They were sold in youth sizes 4-6 and 6x-8. Lillian Vernon sold these costumes in their catalogs nationwide between August 1999 through October 2000 for about $40.PROBLEM: Fabric used in these costumes can ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: No injuries have been reported.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop wearing these costumes immediately and call Lillian Vernon Corporation's customer service department at 1-800-505-2250, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for information on how to receive a refund.Lillian Vernon Corporation has sent notices to all known purchasers.
Hazard
Fabric used in these costumes can ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
Incidents & Injuries
No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should stop wearing these costumes immediately and call Lillian Vernon Corporation's customer service department at 1-800-505-2250, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for information on how to receive a refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.