Bon-Ton Recalls Children's Bath Robes Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 08517 · Nov 15, 2007 · Bon-Ton
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08517
- Date
- Nov 15, 2007
- Company
- Bon-Ton
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Girls' and Boys' Bath Robes
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves "Miss Attitude" girls' bath robes with GPU #5500-K660504 (Solid purple with frog and rainbow appliqué) and GPU # 5500-K660474 (Pink Leopard print) and "URIT" boys' bath robes with GPU # 5500-K660495 (Blue solid with sport appliqué) and GPU# 5500-K660496 (Green camouflage print). "URIT," "Miss Attitude," and the GPU# can be found in the tags sewn in the center back neck of the garment.
What can happen
The recalled bath robes fail to meet the children's sleepwear flammability standard, posing a risk of burn injuries to children if the robe caught fire.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these children's robes immediately and return them to any of the stores listed above for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's, Younkers, and Carson Pirie Scott stores nationwide and Parisian (Detroit area only) from September 2007 through October 2007 for between $25 and $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled girls' and boys' bath robes?
Consumers should stop using these children's robes immediately and return them to any of the stores listed above for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The recalled bath robes fail to meet the children's sleepwear flammability standard, posing a risk of burn injuries to children if the robe caught fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.