Ladies' Robes Recalled by HANRO USA
Recall 00061b · Feb 3, 2000 · HANRO USA Inc.
2,100
units affected
2,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00061b
- Date
- Feb 3, 2000
- Company
- HANRO USA Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,100
- Product
- Ladies' robes
- Product type
- Clothing (Adults)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The five different styles of recalled robes are made with 90 percent cotton and 10 percent polyester fleece fabric. The robes contain the sewn-in label "HANRO of Switzerland." They were sold in colors white, blue, ivory, beige and gray, and in sizes XS through L.
What can happen
The robes fail to meet federal flammability standards for clothing and can ignite readily, presenting a serious risk of burn injuries. Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper.
The fix
Stop using these robes immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund and a $50 HANRO gift certificate.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- HANRO USA Inc. has received one report that a robe ignited when exposed to flame and burned the consumer's hair.
- Sold at
- Department stores and boutiques nationwide sold these robes, from October 1998 through January 2000, for between $280 to $350.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ladies' robes?
Stop using these robes immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund and a $50 HANRO gift certificate.
What is the hazard?
The robes fail to meet federal flammability standards for clothing and can ignite readily, presenting a serious risk of burn injuries. Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper.
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.