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Topson Downs of California Recalls Women's Dresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

Recall 11-259 · June 28, 2011 · Topson Downs

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled dresses and return them to any Macy's for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
11-259 (CPSC)
Recall date
June 28, 2011
Brand
Topson Downs
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Women's dresses
Hazard
Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 2,100
Made in
India
Last updated by CPSC
July 6, 2016

What was recalled

The dress is a Bar III brand dress, and is fully lined with a sheer rayon outer layer. There is a white label with "Bar III" written in black on the inside back of the dress. The dress has a checkered, multi-colored, and black pattern called "Mint Chili Combo" and was sold in five adult sizes, ranging from extra small to extra large.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Women's dresses · About 2,100 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Impulse Department of Macy's stores nationwide and on macys.com from March 2011 through May 2011 for about $60.; Topson Downs of California, of Culver City, Calif..

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Macy's toll-free at (888) 257-5949 between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET or visit the Macy's website at macys.com or contact Topson Downs at (800) 241-2975 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT or via email at customerservice@topsondowns.com

Recall history and context

Topson Downs appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Women's dresses (About 2,100 units). The dress is a Bar III brand dress, and is fully lined with a sheer rayon outer layer.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Violation of Federal Flammability Standard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dresses and return them to any Macy's for a full refund.

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