Women's Scarves Recalled by Julie Vos Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Jun 25, 2014, 05:10 ET

WASHINGTON, June 25, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Julie Vos women's scarves

Hazard: The scarves fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel and pose a risk of burn injury to consumers.

Remedy: 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.

Consumer Contact: Julie Vos collect at (646) 448-4345 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or online at www.julievos.com and click on "Recall" for more information.

Photos are available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Womens-Scarves-Recalled-by-Julie-Vos.

Recall Details

Units: About 324

Description: 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.

Incidents/Injuries: 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.

Importer: Julie Vos, of New York

Manufacturer: Shaw & Brothers, Delhi, India

Manufactured in: India

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