CPSC, Lillian Vernon Corporation Announce Recall of Costumes
CPSC recall 02503. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Fabric used in these costumes can ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries, in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop wearing these costumes immediately and call Lillian Vernon Corporation's customer service department for information on how to receive a refund. Lillian Vernon Corporation has sent notices to all known purchasers.
CPSC recall 02503 has the recall date 2 Nov 2001. The notice names the firm Lillian Vernon. The recall has about 2,900 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Clothing (Children).
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 2,900 |
| Description | The recalled costume model numbers are LV #948P00 and LV #958P00. The Sugar Plum Fairy costume is a dress made of various fabrics including purple nylon tulle. They were sold in youth sizes 4-6 and 6x-8. |
| Product | Sugar Plum Fairy costumes, About 2,900, Clothing (Children) |
| Sold at | Lillian Vernon sold these costumes in their catalogues nationwide between August 1999 and October 2000 for about $40. |
| Distributor | Lillian Vernon Corporation |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,900Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 20%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Clothing (Children)
- 6%
- Recalls on the register that name Lillian Vernon
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 02503The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02503. https://recallregister.com/product/2226-cpsc-lillian-vernon-corporation-announce-recall-of-costumes/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02503 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Lillian Vernon sold these costumes in their catalogues nationwide between August 1999 and October 2000 for about $40.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02503?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2,900