India Arts sheer silk scarves
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
India Arts Inc. of San Francisco is voluntarily recalling 5,421 sheer silk scarves due to extreme flammability. The scarves, which measure 29 inches by 29 inches and were sold between January 1989 and May 1996 for $8 to $9, burn faster than newspaper and violate the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. The recall affects purple, turquoise, and black scarves bearing labels reading "INDIA ARTS" and "100% Silk ... DRY CLEAN ONLY ... MADE IN INDIA ... R.N. 28049." The scarves were sold at retail boutiques and gift shops nationwide. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers who have these scarves should stop wearing them immediately and return them to the retailer where they were purchased for a refund, credit, or replacement. For additional information, consumers can contact India Arts Inc. at 20 Heron St., San Francisco, CA 94103 or call (800) 352-1717.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Silk Scarves Recalled by India Arts NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Nychelle White July 10, 1996 (301) 504-7063 Release # 96-163 CPSC and India Arts Inc. Announce Recall of Silk Scarves WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), India Arts Inc. of San Francisco, Calif., is voluntarily recalling 5,421 dangerously flammable sheer silk scarves. The sale of the scarves violates the federal Flammable Fabrics Act because the scarves present a serious risk of burn injuries. In fact, these scarves typically burn faster than newspaper. India Arts and CPSC are not aware of any injuries associated with these scarves. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The scarves, which measure 29 inches by 29 inches, were available in six colors. This recall affects purple, turquoise, and black scarves. The scarves bear a label that reads, "INDIA ARTS" and another label that reads in part, "100% Silk ... DRY CLEAN ONLY ... MADE IN INDIA ... R.N. 28049." Retail boutiques and gift shops sold the scarves nationwide between January 1989 and May 1996 for between $8 and $9. CPSC urges consumers to stop wearing the recalled scarves immediately and return the scarves 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. For more information about this recall, consumers should contact India Arts Inc. at 20 Heron St., San Francisco, CA 94103 or call (800) 352-1717. This recall does not affect red, green, or blue scarves imported by India Arts. CPSC discovered this hazard during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs import surveillance program.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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