Zazou recalls 7,640 flammable sheer rayon scarves due to burn risk
Zazou Scarves is voluntarily recalling about 7,640 sheer rayon scarves that violate federal flammability standards and present a serious risk of burn injuries.
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 (flammable fabric) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Zazou Scarves of Berkeley, California, is voluntarily recalling approximately 7,640 sheer rayon scarves in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recalled scarves, measuring 34 inches by 72 inches, are 100 percent rayon and were manufactured in India. They feature labels reading "ZAZOU... 100% RAYON ... DRY CLEAN ONLY ... MADE IN INDIA." The scarves were available in various colors, designs, and patterns, including those depicting water flowers.
The recall is being conducted because the scarves violate the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. The source text states that the scarves present a serious risk of burn injuries and typically burn faster than newspaper. Zazou Scarves and CPSC are not aware of any injuries associated with these scarves, and the recall is intended to prevent the possibility of injury.
The scarves were sold nationwide at retail boutiques and gift shops from November 1995 through April 1996 for prices ranging from $12 to $30. CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop wearing the scarves. Consumers should return the scarves to the retailer where they were purchased to receive a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Zazou Scarves at (800) 274-1868 or write to 249 Fifth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710. Note that some scarves meeting these descriptions do not violate the act, so consumers should contact Zazou to verify if their specific scarf is involved.
The recalled product
- Product
- Zazou sheer rayon scarves
- Manufacturer
- Zazou Scarves
- Category
- Consumer Product — Clothing
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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