The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·11749·Announced 2011-07-07

Chanel Recalls Silk Scarves and Garments for Flammability Violation

Chanel is recalling about 120 silk scarves and 34 garments because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard.

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 (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Chanel Inc. of New York is recalling approximately 120 silk scarves and 34 garments, including dresses, skirts, and blouses. The products are made of 100 percent silk and were sold at Chanel Boutiques, Neiman Marcus, and Maxfield stores in March and April 2010 for prices ranging from $430 to $3,650.

The recall was issued because the garments fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel. This violation poses a fire hazard to consumers. The source text states that no injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the affected garments and contact Chanel customer service at (800) 550-0005 or [email protected] to receive a full refund. Nearly all items were returned to Chanel in May 2010.

The recalled product

Product
Chanel silk scarves, dresses, skirts and blouses
Manufacturer
Chanel Inc. of New York
Category
Consumer Product — Clothing and Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
120

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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