CPSC and India Arts Inc. Announce Recall of Silk Scarves
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), India Arts Inc. of San
Francisco, Calif., is voluntarily recalling 5,421
dangerously flammable sheer silk 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.
India Arts 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, which measure 29 inches by 29 inches, were
available in six colors. This recall affects purple,
turquoise, and black scarves. The scarves bear a label that
reads, "INDIA ARTS" and another label that reads in part,
"100% Silk ... DRY CLEAN ONLY ... MADE IN INDIA ... R.N.
28049." Retail boutiques and gift shops sold the scarves
nationwide between January 1989 and May 1996 for between $8
and $9.
CPSC urges consumers to stop wearing the recalled
scarves immediately and return the scarves to the retailers
where they were purchased. Retailers taking part in this
recall will provide a refund, credit or information on
returning the scarf for a replacement. For more
information about this recall, consumers should contact
India Arts Inc. at 20 Heron St., San Francisco, CA 94103 or
call (800) 352-1717.
This recall does not affect red, green, or blue scarves
imported by India Arts.
CPSC discovered this hazard during a joint CPSC/U.S.
Customs import surveillance program.