Women's Chenille Robes Recalled by Blair Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled April 24, 2009 · CPSC recall 09200

Hazard

Some robes fail to meet federal flammability requirements and present a risk of serious burns to consumers if they are exposed to an open flame.

Remedy

Consumers should stop wearing the garment immediately. Contact Blair LLC for information on returning the robe and to receive a refund or a $50 gift card for Blair merchandise.

Units

About 162,000

Incidents / injuries

Blair has received three reports of the robes catching on fire, including one report of second-degree burns.

Description

The recall involves the Full Length Women's Chenille Robe with the following item numbers: 3093111, 3093112, 3093113, 3093114, 3093115, and 3093116. The item number is identified on a label in the garment's neckline. This is a one-piece garment made of plush sculpted chenille, a shaped stand collar, and horizontal chenille front and back yokes and cuffs. The robe has a full-button front with seven matching button closures, long sleeves with self cuffs, a straight bottom with self hem, and two sideseam pockets. The robe's sewn-in label states: "100% Cotton, RN 81700, Made in Pakistan". Robes with other item numbers are not included in the recall.

What to do

Consumers should stop wearing the garment immediately. Contact Blair LLC for information on returning the robe and to receive a refund or a $50 gift card for Blair merchandise.

Contact

For more information, call Blair toll-free at (877) 392-7095 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, visit the firm's Web site at www.blair.com/recall, or contact the firm by e-mail at [email protected]

Product

Full Length Women's Chenille Robes

Distributed by

Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa.

Retailers

Blair catalogs and Web site, and Blair stores in Warren, Pa., Grove City, Pa., and Wilmington, Del., from January 2003 through March 2009 from about $20 to $40.

Made in

Pakistan

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