CPSC Recall in 2001: CPSC, Lillian Vernon Corporation Announce Recall of Costumes

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 02-503

Date: November 01, 2001

Product Name: Sugar Plum Fairy costumes

Recall Description:

PRODUCT: Costumes - Lillian Vernon Corporation of Rye, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 2,900 Sugar Plum Fairy costumes. The recalled costume model numbers are LV #948P00 and LV #958P00. The Sugar Plum Fairy costume is a dress made of various fabrics including purple nylon tulle. They were sold in youth sizes 4-6 and 6x-8. Lillian Vernon sold these costumes in their catalogs nationwide between August 1999 through October 2000 for about $40.PROBLEM: Fabric used in these costumes can ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: No injuries have been reported.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop wearing these costumes immediately and call Lillian Vernon Corporation's customer service department at 1-800-505-2250, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for information on how to receive a refund.Lillian Vernon Corporation has sent notices to all known purchasers.

Hazard Description:

Fabric used in these costumes can ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 2,900

Incidents:

No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Lillian Vernon sold these costumes in their catalogs nationwide between August 1999 through October 2000 for about $40.

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