The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·94117·Announced 1994-08-12

CPSC Recalls Dangerously Flammable Imported Chiffon Skirts

CPSC is recalling rayon and rayon/cotton chiffon skirts made in India that burn faster than newspaper. Consumers should stop wearing these skirts and return them for a refund.

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

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a stop sale and recall of a popular style of rayon and rayon/cotton blend skirt that is dangerously flammable. These skirts, which are long, full, and feature an elastic waistband, do not meet applicable flammability regulations under the Flammable Fabrics Act. The agency notes that these specific skirts burn faster than newspaper.

The affected skirts were made in India and sold nationwide between $6 and $80 at large chain stores and small boutiques. They feature a two-layer design with a sheer chiffon layer over a gauze lining. CPSC is working with importers and retailers to recall more than a quarter of a million units. The U.S. Customs Service is also assisting by stopping the skirts at the point of entry into the United States.

Although CPSC has not received any reports of injuries to date, the agency is issuing this notice to prevent potential burn injuries. Consumers are urged to immediately stop wearing these flammable skirts and bring them back to the retailer for a refund or credit. The recall involves skirts with specific label information indicating they are made in India and composed of 100 percent rayon or a 65 percent rayon/35 percent cotton blend.

The recalled product

Product
CPSC Recalls Dangerously Flammable Imported Chiffon Skirts
Manufacturer
Ravia
Category
Consumer Product — Clothing
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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