CPSC, Victoria's Secret Direct Announce Recall of Silk Kimono Tops

Recalled February 23, 2006 · CPSC recall 06530 · Victoria's Secret Direct

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop wearing the garment immediately. Contact Victoria's Secret Direct for information on returning the kimono top and to receive a refund and $50 gift card.

Units

About 500 units were manufactured by Single with 57 sold to consumers by Victoria's Secret Direct

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop wearing the garment immediately. Contact Victoria's Secret Direct for information on returning the kimono top and to receive a refund and $50 gift card.

Contact

For more information, call Victoria's Secret Direct's toll-free consumer hotline at (877) 260-8419 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Silk Kimono Tops

Manufacturer(s)

Single, of Los Angeles, Calif.

Distributed by

Victoria's Secret Direct, of Columbus, Ohio

Retailers

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.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →