Victorias Secret Bra Allergy ALERT!

[Med Help]

Dear Friends,

CBS-TV News in Cleveland contacted MedHelp about a month ago and asked for our help.  They were investigating messages posted by MedHelp members who complained about allergic reactions to certain Victoria's Secret Bras.  

First and foremost, thank you to all the MedHelp members who participated in the CBS-TV news story about your allergic reactions to the bras, which were manufactured in China!  

For those who missed the story, here is a link to the CBS-TV News website.  Once there, click on "WATCH IT HERE:  BAD BRAS: A Consumer Alert"

http://www.19actionnews.com/Global/story.asp?s=8165067  

If you are having an allergic reaction to Victoria's Secret Bras, please call the company at: 800-945-5088.

To find other MedHelp members who have posted messages about allergic reactions to the bras, type VICTORIAS SECRET ALLERGIC in the search box at the top right side of this page.

MedHelp

[jennifer128]

I have been wearing VS bras since this summer and had a few itchy, dry red patches. I just thought I had dry skin. A month ago I developed red splotches that itched and burned. I told my sister in law a week ago and she told me about the ABC news regarding the bras. I bought a bra from a different store and started wearing that and my blotchy red hives are going away! I couldn't believe it!!! Did it take anyone else a few months after wearing them to develop the hives?

[Irislyric]

Who has contact information on the class action lawsuit?

[GingerN]

Today I received the prepaid return envelope from Victoria Secret to return the bras that were causing rashes in exchange for a full refund.  Unfortunately, they did not send anything in writing stating they will refund the money I spent on these bras.  I called Michelle Sharma (VS claims dept.) at 800-810-7011 and she referred me to Dawn Arthur (VS client relations supervisor) at 937-438-4281.  Ms. Arthur stated she would send me a letter stating $42.00 would be refunded to me for each bra returned.  I told her I want a FULL RETAIL REFUND of $56.00 per bra.  She agreed and stated the letter would me mailed to me today.  I'll let you know when that letter arrives.  

Fight for your rights ladies and don't settle for less than full satisfaction!  

[GingerN]

I called Victoria Secret last week (800-945-5088) and was told by a Customer Service Supervisor they would send me a prepaid envelope to return all my VS bras for a full refund.  Today, I received a call from Michelle Sharma of the Victoria Secret claims department.  Ms. Sharma confirmed that the prepaid return envelope is on it's way to me to return all my VS bras in exchange for a full refund.  Ms. Sharma requested me to send her a copy of all my medical bills I have incurred to date relating to the treatment of my rash so Victoria Secret can reimburse me for all out-of-pocket medical expenses.  Here is Ms. Sharma's contact info for all of you that also want reimbursement:  
Attn:  Michelle Sharma (her phone number is 1-800-810-7011; select option #1, then select option #3)
The Limited
3 Limited Parkway
Columbus, OH  43230

[debranator]

I also have had the itchy rash on my back under the bra and under my breasts.
I did hear of this story and did not think it applied to me.
I did not connect the dots.
I just ordered a few more of the victorias secret bras and I had a horrible problem.
I wore my regular size last week and after a few hours the pain in my ribcage was so bad that I ripped off the bra while shopping.
My ribs are still badly bruised.
I ignored the rash and itch and just kept spraying anti itch stuff on my back.
But, I could not ignore the pain in my ribcage.
I assumed it was just me until I spoke to a couple of friends who also just thought that the bras were too small.
has anyone else had this problem and what the heck could cause it?
I wonder if they will take the bras back?
I know i sound like an idiot when I say this,
But since i bought them on line and on sale,I do not remember the exact name of the bras.

[Lblailock]

I was wearing VS bras and started getting these same types of rashes in late 2005. I have not been wearing VS bras for about a year now because it was so irritating, does anyone know how long it takes to go away? I am just trying to figure out if this is being caused by the bras. Thanks