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Scarfs Recalled by Zazou Scarfs

Recall 96-164 · July 10, 1996 · Zazou Scarfs

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
96-164 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 10, 1996
Brand
Zazou Scarfs
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Zazou sheer rayon scarves
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Made in
India
Last updated by CPSC
July 10, 1996

What was recalled

Scarfs Recalled by Zazou Scarfs NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nychelle White July 10, 1996 (301) 504-7063 Release # 96-164 CPSC and Zazou Scarves Announce Scarf Recall WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Zazou Scarves of Berkeley, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 7,640 dangerously flammable sheer rayon scarves. The sale of the scarves violates the federal Flammable Fabrics Act because the scarves present a serious risk of burn injuries. In fact, these scarves typically burn faster than newspaper. Zazou Scarves and CPSC are not aware of any injuries associated with these scarves. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The scarves, measuring 34 inches by 72 inches, have labels that read in part, "ZAZOU... 100% RAYON ... DRY CLEAN ONLY ... MADE IN INDIA." The 100 percent rayon scarves were available in a variety of colors, designs, and patterns, including scarves depicting water flowers. Retail boutiques and gift shops sold the scarves nationwide from November 1995 through April 1996 for $12 to $30. CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop wearing the scarves that may be involved in this recall. These flammable sheer 100 percent rayon scarves should be returned to the retailers where they were purchased. Retailers taking part in this recall will provide a full refund upon return of the recalled scarves. For more information about this recall, consumers should call Zazou Scarves at (800) 274-1868, or write to the company at 249 Fifth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710. Some scarves that meet these descriptions do not violate the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. Consumers should call Zazou to determine if their scarf is involved in this recall. CPSC discovered this hazard during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs import surveillance program. Zazou Scarves is changing fabrics for future scarf shipments to ensure that flammability requirements are met.

Is my product affected?

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  • Zazou sheer rayon scarves

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Zazou Scarves.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Zazou sheer rayon scarves. S.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Follow the instructions in the official CPSC recall notice linked on this page.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 10, 1996. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.