Chanel Recalls Silk Scarves and Garments Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

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

Recall #: 11749
Affected scope: About 120 scarves and 34 garments

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The scarves, dresses, skirts and blouses are made of 100 percent silk and come in a varie….

Chanel Recalls Silk Scarves and Garments Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 7, 2011. Reason: The garments fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a fire hazard to cons…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the garments and contact the firm to receive a fu…. Verify recall #11749 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The garments fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a fire hazard to cons….

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agency class: July 7, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11749 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The scarves, dresses, skirts and blouses are made of 100 percent silk and come in a variety of designs. Nearly all items were returned to Chanel in May 2010.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the garments and contact the firm to receive a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	11749
Date reported	July 7, 2011
Date initiated	July 7, 2011
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 120 scarves and 34 garments
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the garments and contact the firm to receive a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

The scarves, dresses, skirts and blouses are made of 100 percent silk and come in a variety of designs. Nearly all items were returned to Chanel in May 2010.. Units affected: About 120 scarves and 34 garments.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the garments and contact the firm to receive a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 7, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11749.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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