Sheer Silk Scarves
CPSC Recall #99-111b — May 16, 1999
Product
Sheer Silk Scarves
Description
PRODUCT: Silk Scarves - Tie Rack Inc. (Tie Rack) and Tie Rack Stores Inc. (Knot Shop) of Ontario, Canada are voluntarily recalling about 1,170 sheer silk scarves. The recalled sheer silk scarves, which measure 13 inches wide by 63 inches long, come in a variety of designs and colors. There are 21 multi-colored designs and 11 solid colors. Each scarf has a label that reads in part, "Art of Silk...Tie Rack...100% Silk...Made in China...RN 74611." Tie Rack and Knot Shop stores nationwide sold the scarves from September 1997 through October 1998 for between $20 and $25. PROBLEM: The scarves, which fail to meet federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite readily and present a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act. Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop wearing the scarves immediately and return them to the nearest Tie Rack or Knot Shop for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should call Tie Rack at (888) 867-6680 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.
Hazard
The scarves, which fail to meet federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite readily and present a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act. Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop wearing the scarves immediately and return them to the nearest Tie Rack or Knot Shop for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 1,170
Sold At
Tie Rack and Knot Shop stores nationwide sold the scarves from September 1997 through October 1998 for between $20 and $25.
Manufactured In
China