Rayon and Rayon/Cotton blend skirts
CPSC Recall #94-117 — August 11, 1994
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 94-117 |
| Recall Date | August 11, 1994 |
| Remedy Type | — |
| Units Affected | More than a quarter of a million |
| Manufactured In | India |
Product
Rayon and Rayon/Cotton blend skirts
Description
Washington, D.C. - CPSC announced today the stop sale and recall of a popular style of rayon and rayon/cotton blend skirt, which is dangerously flammable. The skirts, which present a serious risk of burn injuries, do not meet the applicable flammability regulation under the Flammable Fabrics Act. In fact, these skirts burn faster than newspaper. The skirts, which were made in India and sold nationwide, are long, full, summer and fall-line skirts with elastic waist bands, which may also have drawstrings at the waist. They have two layers - with a sheer chiffon layer of fabric over a gauze lining and are made of rayon or rayon (viscose) cotton blends. The skirts sold between $6 and $80 at large chain stores and small boutiques nationwide, including those listed below. CPSC is working with a number of importers and retailers to recall more than a quarter of a million of these skirts. In addition, the U.S. Customs Service will work with CPSC to stop the skirts at the point of entry into the United States. CPSC surveyed over 200 retail stores in 17 major U.S. cities to test for the fire hazard. CPSC URGES CONSUMERS TO IMMEDIATELY STOP WEARING THESE FLAMMABLE SKIRTS AND BRING THEM BACK TO THE RETAILERS. Your retailer should know whether the skirt is a part of this recall and should then provide a refund or credit. Although CPSC has not received any reports of injuries from these skirts to date, the agency is issuing this safety notice and recalling the skirts to prevent injuries from these dangerous products. Any skirt with the following description and general label information may be involved in this recall. Description: Two layer skirt with sheer chiffon fabric over a gauze lining. Long, full, summer and fall-line skirts with elastic waist bands, which may also have drawstrings at the waist. General Label Information: Made in India. 100 percent rayon or 65 percent rayon (viscose)/35 percent cotton. Hand Wash Separately in Cold Water or Dry Clean Only. The following major retailers are cooperating with CPSC and agreed to participate in this recall: Abraham & Strauss Basement Ames Ladies Wear Annie Sez Bealls Outlet Stores Burlington Coat Factory Cost Plus Dayton's Filenes Basement Gantos Hudson's Jean Nicole Loehmann's Marianne Marshalls Marshall Field's One Price Ross T.J. Maxx Numerous other retailers will also be participating in this recall. CPSC found the following brand names on the labels of the skirts that failed the flammability test: 2 Kool Look Ann Simone Carla Freeman Casual Designs by RAVIA Exclusif F b i Founded 1976 D II K by K.V. M. Giallo Napoli Gold Star LaGebi-Masone II Minti Mode Papillon Phool Renuka Short Circuit Steed Import Inc. Vile Parle Xessorium Zero Zero Other brand names may also be involved in this recall. Consumers who have questions about the recall can call the CPSC toll-free hotline at (800) 638-CPSC (2772).
Hazard
The skirts, which present a serious risk of burn injuries, do not meet the applicable flammability regulation under the Flammable Fabrics Act. In fact, these skirts burn faster than newspaper.
Incidents & Injuries
CPSC has not received any reports of injuries from these skirts to date.
Remedy Instructions
CPSC URGES CONSUMERS TO IMMEDIATELY STOP WEARING THESE FLAMMABLE SKIRTS AND BRING THEM BACK TO THE RETAILERS. Your retailer should know whether the skirt is a part of this recall and should then provide a refund or credit.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a remedy 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, replacement, or repair) 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.