QVC Inc. Recalls "Quacker Factory" Robes for Burn Hazard
Recall 07539 · Mar 27, 2007 · QVC Inc.
15,000
units affected
15,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07539
- Date
- Mar 27, 2007
- Company
- QVC Inc.
- Units affected
- 15,000
- Product
- Quacker Factory Chenille Robes
- Product type
- Clothing (Adults)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The robes are 100 percent cotton chenille robes sold under the names "Quacker Factory Holiday Cheer Chenille Robe," with QVC item number A4623; "Quacker Factory Novelty Chenille Robe," with QVC item number A4629; and "Quacker Factory Whimsical Chenille Robe," with QVC item number A2202. Each robe has a product care label, which has "Quacker Factory" and "100% cotton" on the front and the QVC item number on the back.
What can happen
The robes fail to meet Federal flammability requirements. Should the robe come in contact with an ignition source, such as a stove burner, candle flame or cigarette lighter, it could catch fire and possibly cause serious burns to consumers.
The fix
QVC had directly notified its customers by telephone and mail to stop using the robes. QVC is offering a full refund for the return of these robes.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- QVC network, its Web page, its toll-free number, and in its outlet and employee stores from August 2006 through December 2006 for between $40 and $52.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled quacker factory chenille robes?
QVC had directly notified its customers by telephone and mail to stop using the robes. QVC is offering a full refund for the return of these robes.
What is the hazard?
The robes fail to meet Federal flammability requirements. Should the robe come in contact with an ignition source, such as a stove burner, candle flame or cigarette lighter, it could catch fire and possibly cause serious burns to consumers.
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.