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Consumer product recall

Ten Thousand Villages recalls Sasha Scarves

Starting date:
November 6, 2013
Posting date:
November 6, 2013
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Clothing and Accessories
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Flammability Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-36613

Affected products

Sasha Scarf #6804062

Product description

The recall involves a scarf made by Sasha Export and Craft Producers and sold by Ten Thousand Villages Canada.  This yellow, aqua and burgandy coloured scarf is made from 100% cotton and can be identified by the SKU #6804062.

Hazard identified

Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program has revealed that this scarf, manufactured with loosely woven 100% cotton, does not meet the flammability requirements for Textiles under the Canadian Law.

Neither Health Canada nor Ten Thousand Villages Canada has received reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of the affected product in Canada.

Number sold

Approximately 175 units of the recalled product were sold across Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled scarves were sold at Ten Thousand Village Canada stores and on-line from February 2012 to October 2013.

Place of origin

Manufactured in India.

Companies

Distributor
Ten Thousand Villages Canada
New Hamburg
Ontario
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should stop using this recalled scarf and return it to the nearest Ten Thousand Villages store for a full refund.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.