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Violation of Federal Flammability Standard Prompts Christy Recall of Women’s Robes Sold Exclusively at Bloomingdales

Recalled June 30, 2010 · CPSC recall 10289 · Violation

Hazard

The bathrobes fail to meet the federal flammability standard for clothing textiles and pose a risk of burn injury.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 8,600

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received one report of a robe igniting. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves women's wrap bathrobes with long sleeves and a belt. They are made from 100 percent cotton terry cloth in aqua, ivory, white and porcelain pink. A woven label at the neck edge of the robes read "Collection Fifty Nine".

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled bathrobes immediately and return them to the Domestics Department in any Bloomingdale's store for a full refund. If the Bloomingdale's store does not have a Domestics Department, the robe should be returned to the Customer Service Department.

Contact

For additional information, contact Christy's at (800) 261-6326 or visit Bloomingdale's web site at www.bloomingdales.com

Product

Women's Bathrobes

Imported by

Christy, of Charlotte, N.C.

Retailers

Bloomingdale's department stores nationwide and www.bloomingdales.com from January 2008 through March 2010 for about $80.

Made in

Turkey

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →