The Recall Desk
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

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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