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Sheer rayon scarves

CPSC Recall #95-162 — September 5, 1995

Recall Summary

Recall Number95-162
Recall DateSeptember 5, 1995
Remedy TypeRefund, Replace
Units Affected375,000
Manufactured InIndia

Product

Sheer rayon scarves

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC and 17 importers announced today the stop sale and recall of 375,000 dangerously flammable sheer rayon scarves. This is the largest clothing recall CPSC has ever conducted under the Flammable Fabrics Act. The sale of these scarves violates the federal Flammable Fabrics Act and the scarves present a serious risk of burn injuries. In fact, these scarves typically burn faster than newspaper. The scarves, which were made in India and sold nationwide, are long, flowing, sheer rayon chiffon scarves. The scarves, sold for between $2 and $28 at nearly 2,000 large chain stores and small boutiques nationwide, including those listed in this release. The majority of the scarves bear the "Fashionique II" label, although not all rayon scarves with this label are violative of the law. All of the violative scarves are labeled "Made in India" and "100 percent rayon" or "65 percent rayon/35 percent metallic." CPSC is working with a number of importers and retailers to recall these scarves. In addition, where appropriate, CPSC staff will seek penalties against importers or retailers who knowingly violated the Flammable Fabrics Act. Although CPSC has not received any reports of injuries from these scarves to date, the agency is issuing this safety notice and recalling the scarves to prevent injuries from these dangerous products. CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop wearing scarves they believe may be involved in this recall. These flammable, sheer, rayon chiffon scarves should be returned to the retailers where they were purchased. Retailers taking part in this recall will provide a refund, credit or information on returning the scarf for a replacement. Any sheer, rayon chiffon scarf with the following description and general label information may be involved in this recall: General Label Information: - "Made in India." - "100 percent rayon" or "65 percent rayon/35 percent metallic". - "Fashionique II" brand name. This label represents the majority of the scarves involved in the recall. Description: - Long, flowing, sheer rayon chiffon scarves. - Square and oblong sheer rayon chiffon scarves. - Sheer, print and solid-colored rayon chiffon scarves and sheer, rayon chiffon scarves with metallic threads, gold paint designs or sequin trim. - Large sheer, rayon chiffon scarves also sold for use as beach cover-ups (pareos). The following brand names also appear on scarves that failed CPSC's flammability tests: - "ATG" All that Glitters - Peppermint Bay - Hasting & Smith - Sterling Styles - April Cornell for Cornell Trading - Putumayo - Casual Corner - Willis Hill for Accessories Int'l - Berkshire Scarves without brand names can be identified by labels with the following RN numbers: - RN 13962 - RN 36791 - RN 52466 - RN 62500 - RN 63408 - RN 71290 - RN 79756 There may be scarves with the brand names and RN numbers listed here that are not violative. Retailers should be able to tell whether an individual sheer rayon chiffon scarf is violative based on the style numbers they have. The retailers listed below sold the largest number of scarves involved in this nationwide recall: - Bon-Worth - Burlington Coat Factory - Caldor - Cato - Mervyn's - Ross - Simply 6/Simply Fashions - T.J. Maxx - Venture Stores Numerous other retailers are also participating in this recall. Consumers who have questions can call the CPSC toll-free hotline at (800) 638-2772. The following importers have voluntarily agreed to recall the scarves from consumers and will issue recall information through the retailers who sold the products: - Accessories International - All that Glitters - Amee Sales, Inc. - Associated Merchandise Corp. - Pier 1 Imports - Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available.  - Berkshire Fashions, Inc. - Cejon Accessories, Inc. - Cornell Trading - Delhi-York, Inc. - Fashionique, Inc. - India Cottage Emporium, Inc. - I. Shalom & Co. - Sago Imports - Sonali Corporation - Sterling Styles, Inc. - Sud Amerique Trading - U.S. Shoe Corporation

Hazard

The sale of these scarves violates the federal Flammable Fabrics Act and the scarves present a serious risk of burn injuries.

Incidents & Injuries

CPSC has not received any reports of injuries from these scarves to date.

Remedy Instructions

CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop wearing scarves they believe may be involved in this recall. These flammable, sheer, rayon chiffon scarves should be returned to the retailers where they were purchased. Retailers taking part in this recall will provide a refund, credit or information on returning the scarf for a replacement.

What Should You Do?

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

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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, Replace) 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.

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