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Product recall · CPSCJune 25, 2014Serious
Women's Scarves
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The scarves fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel and pose a risk of burn injury to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scarves and contact Julie Vos to arrange to return the scarves for a full refund. Julie Vos will provide a pre-paid postage label for shipping.
Who to contact: Julie Vos collect at (646) 448-4345 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email info@julievos.com or online at www.julievos.com and click on "Recall" for more information.
The product
This recall involves Julie Vos women's scarves. The scarves are 100 percent modal fabric, a type of rayon, and were sold in two prints, Anchor and Sierra. Anchor was sold in three colors, including blue, green and orange. Sierra was sold in four colors, including raspberry/magenta, orange/peach, cream/gray and blue/purple. The scarves measure 75 inches long by 45 inches wide. Julie Vos is printed on a tag sewn into the back of the scarf.
Details
- Units affected
- About 324
- Recall date
- June 25, 2014
- Brand
- Shaw & Brothers, Delhi, India, Julie Vos, of New York
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- There has been one report of a shawl catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
Specialty boutiques nationwide and online at www.julievos.com from January 2014 through February 2014 for about $165.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Women's Scarves Recalled by Julie Vos Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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