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Archived - Decorative Cushion Covers
- Starting date:
- August 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- August 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Miscellaneous
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Flammability Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001749
Affected products
Decorative Cushion Covers
Product description
The recalled decorative cushion covers are made from 100% cotton organza.
Below is the full product name as it appears on the tag:
- 23-871; Abstract Organdy cushion cover brown
- 23-872; Abstract Organdy cushion cover mole
- 23-873; Abstract Organdy cushion cover taupe
- 23-874; Abstract Organdy cushion cover black
Hazard identified
Health Canada's sampling and testing program revealed that the cushion covers do not meet the requirements for flammability set out under the Hazardous Products Act (HPA).
The cushion covers could easily catch fire and cause serious burns to consumers if exposed to a flame or other heat source such as a candle, matches, cigarette lighter or electric heater.
Health Canada has not received reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these cushion covers.
Number sold
Approximately 1,004 of the cushion covers were sold at various stores across Canada.
Time period sold
The cushion covers were sold between August 2003 and December 2006.
Companies
- Importer
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Accents de Ville Imports Inc.
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cushion covers.
Consumers may return the cushion covers to the importer for a full refund.
For additional information, consumers may contact the importer's customer service at 514-364-6465 or toll free at 1-800-663-2384.