Women's Scarves Recalled by Julie Vos Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Recall 14216 · Jun 25, 2014 · Shaw & Brothers, Delhi, India
324
units affected
324
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14216
- Date
- Jun 25, 2014
- Company
- Shaw & Brothers, Delhi, India
- Units affected
- 324
- Product
- Julie Vos women's scarves
- Product type
- Hats and Scarves
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
The scarves fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel and pose a risk of burn injury to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There has been one report of a shawl catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty boutiques nationwide and online at www.julievos.com from January 2014 through February 2014 for about $165.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled julie vos women's scarves?
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.
What is the hazard?
The scarves fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel and pose a risk of burn injury to consumers.
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.