The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11259·Announced 2011-06-28

Topson Downs Recalls Women's Dresses for Flammability Standard Violation

Topson Downs of California is recalling about 2,100 Bar III women's dresses sold at Macy's because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard.

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 fire hazard due to failure to meet federal flammability standards, which fits the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

Topson Downs of California, of Culver City, Calif., is recalling about 2,100 women's dresses due to a violation of the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel. The recalled dresses are Bar III brand, fully lined with a sheer rayon outer layer, and feature a checkered, multi-colored, and black pattern called "Mint Chili Combo." They were sold in five adult sizes ranging from extra small to extra large.

The dresses fail to meet the federal flammability standard, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has not reported any injuries or illnesses associated with the recalled product.

The dresses were sold in the Impulse Department of Macy's stores nationwide and on macys.com from March 2011 through May 2011 for about $60. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dresses and return them to any Macy's for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Macy's toll-free at (888) 257-5949 or Topson Downs at (800) 241-2975.

The recalled product

Product
Women's dresses
Manufacturer
Topson Downs of California, of Culver City, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
2,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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