The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16736·Announced 2016-04-05

Givenchy Recalls Men's Silk T-Shirts for Flammability Violation

Givenchy is recalling about 60 men's silk T-shirts because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury.

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 (burn injury) where no injuries have been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Givenchy is recalling about 60 men's 100% silk T-shirts because they fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel. The recalled items are short-sleeve, sheer T-shirts in three styles: blue and black plaid, black and white stripes, and black with an image of Jesus on the cross. The shirts were sold in sizes XXS through L and feature style numbers 16J7127135, 16J6218886, or 16J7205877 printed on a tag sewn into the side seam.

The T-shirts were sold at Barneys New York, Givenchy Boutiques, Maxfield and Forward, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom stores nationwide from February 2016 through March 2016. Prices ranged between $685 and $1,350. The products were manufactured in Portugal and Tunisia.

The recall was issued because the T-shirts pose a risk of burn injury to consumers. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled T-shirts and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Givenchy is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled items. Consumers can also contact Givenchy at 646-453-4700 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Givenchy men's silk T-shirts
Affected units
60

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.