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Fire / OverheatingJune 28, 2011CPSC #11259

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

Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
2,100
Remedy
refund

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.

Hazard

The dresses fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

India

Where it was sold

  • Impulse Department of Macy's stores nationwide and on macys.com from March 2011 through May 2011 for about $60.

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Recalled dress
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