CPSC, Victoria's Secret Direct Announce Recall of Silk Kimono Tops
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-02-23 · 06530
Hazards
The kimono tops are made of fabric that fails to meet mandatory standards of fabric flammability, in violation of the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. The sheer outer shell fabric of the kimono top can readily ignite and present a risk of burn injuries.
Recall
Number
06530
Date
2006-02-23
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Silk Kimono Tops
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Single, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Victoria's Secret Direct catalogs and Web site only from November 2005 through December 2005 for about $138. These garments were not sold at Victoria's Secret stores.
Distributor(s)
Victoria's Secret Direct, of Columbus, Ohio
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recall involves the Silk Kimono Top, sold as catalog/Web site item number 194-860. This is a two-piece garment with a kimono outer shell and an orange inner camisole. The outer shell's sewn in label states the following: "Single, 100% Silk, RN 80763, Made In USA, Dry Clean Only." A separate label shows the item number 194-860. The Silk Kimono Tops were sold in paisley print pattern with metallic threads.