The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·02503·Announced 2001-11-02

Sugar Plum Fairy costumes recalled due to flammable fabric hazard

Lillian Vernon is recalling Sugar Plum Fairy costumes because the fabric can ignite readily, posing a burn risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (flammable fabric) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Lillian Vernon Corporation is recalling approximately 2,900 Sugar Plum Fairy costumes due to a fire hazard. The costumes, which include model numbers LV #948P00 and LV #958P00, are made of various fabrics including purple nylon tulle. The fabric used in these costumes can ignite readily, presenting a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.

The costumes were sold in youth sizes 4-6 and 6x-8. Lillian Vernon sold these items in their catalogues nationwide between August 1999 and October 2000 for about $40. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should stop wearing these costumes immediately. They should call Lillian Vernon Corporation's customer service department at 1-800-505-2250, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for information on how to receive a refund. The company has sent notices to all known purchasers.

The recalled product

Product
Sugar Plum Fairy costumes
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
2,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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