Product Recall Number: 99-111b
Why was Sheer Silk Scarves recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 99-111b
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 1999-05-16
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of 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 Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 1,170
Incidents: 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.
Sold At: Tie Rack and Knot Shop stores nationwide sold the scarves from September 1997 through October 1998 for between $20 and $25.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed