Safety regulator, Lillian Vernon Corporation Announce Recall of Costumes
Recall 02503 · Nov 2, 2001 · Lillian Vernon Corporation
2,900
units affected
2,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02503
- Date
- Nov 2, 2001
- Company
- Lillian Vernon Corporation
- Units affected
- 2,900
- Product
- Sugar Plum Fairy costumes
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
Fabric used in these costumes can ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries, in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
The fix
Consumers should stop wearing these costumes immediately and call Lillian Vernon Corporation's customer service department for information on how to receive a refund. Lillian Vernon Corporation has sent notices to all known purchasers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Lillian Vernon sold these costumes in their catalogues nationwide between August 1999 and October 2000 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sugar plum fairy costumes?
Consumers should stop wearing these costumes immediately and call Lillian Vernon Corporation's customer service department for information on how to receive a refund. Lillian Vernon Corporation has sent notices to all known purchasers.
What is the hazard?
Fabric used in these costumes can ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries, in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.