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Siber Hegner and Co. Women's Scarves

CPSC Recall #75-002 - January 2, 1975

Recall Summary

Recall Number75-002
Recall DateJanuary 2, 1975
Remedy TypeNo Remedy Available

Product

Siber Hegner and Co. Women's Scarves

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C.(January 3)--The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced that it has provisionally accepted a consent agreement prohibiting Siber Hegner and Co., Inc., 1250 Broadway, New York, New York, from importing and selling products which fail to meet the requirements of the Flammable Fabrics Act. Specifically, the Commission found that certain women's scarves sold by the company did not meet the applicable flammability standard under the Act. The scarves in question are 100 per cent nylon with metallic threads running throughout. They measure approximately 26" by 26" and come in colors of gold, navy, blue, brown, orange, golden red, white and light tan. The scarves contain cloth labels that read "100 per cent Nylon Georgette" or "100 per cent Nylon, Exclusive of Ornamentation Made in Japan" or "Golden Glow Round 100 per cent Nylon." A number of these scarves were imported and sold in 1970. Siber Hegner and Co., Inc. has consented to notify customers who may have purchased the product and to conduct a recall. This announcement is made in the public interest in order to alert customers to the failure of the scarves to conform to the flammability standard. This agreement is for settlement purposes only and does not constitute an admission by the company that it has violated the law. When issued by the Commission on a formal basis, a consent order carries the force of law with respect to future actions. A violation of such an order may result in a civil penalty up to $5,000 per violation being imposed upon a respondent. The complaint and consent order will remain on the public record from January 2 through March 2, 1975. Comments from the public received during this period will become part of the public record. The Commission may withdraw its acceptance of the agreement after further consideration. Further information concerning this matter may be obtained from the Bureau of Compliance, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 5401 Westbard Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland 20207.  

Hazard

Products fail to meet the requirements of the Flammable Fabrics Act.

Remedy Instructions

Siber Hegner and Co., Inc. has consented to notify customers who may have purchased the product and to conduct a recall.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a No Remedy Available at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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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 (No Remedy Available) at no cost to you.

Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product, whether recalled or not, you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.

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.

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