Safety regulator, Arusa International Recall Children's Bathrobes
Recall 01512 · Mar 21, 2001 · Arusa International
1,175
units affected
1,175
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01512
- Date
- Mar 21, 2001
- Company
- Arusa International
- Units affected
- 1,175
- Product
- Children's bathrobes sold under the brand names Lollypop, Bath Magic and Color Block
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
These bathrobes are 100 percent cotton terry cloth and sold under the brand names Lollypop, Bath Magic and Color Block. The recalled robes are in sizes 0/2 4/6, 8/10, and 12 for the Lollypop and Color Block brands, and in sizes 1, 2/3, 4/6, 7/9, 10/12, and 13/15 for the Bath Magic brands.
What can happen
These bathrobes fail to meet the Standard for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear, and pose a risk of burn injury to children, due to the possible ignition of the garment.
The fix
Consumers should stop their children from wearing this bathrobe immediately, and return the robes to Arusa International, 261 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1905, New York, NY 10016 for a refund, including the cost of the robe, shipping, handling, and return shipment.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- The websitewww.bathrobesonline.com sold these robes, from October 1999 through December 2000, for between $17 and $23.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's bathrobes sold under the brand names lollypop, bath magic and color block?
Consumers should stop their children from wearing this bathrobe immediately, and return the robes to Arusa International, 261 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1905, New York, NY 10016 for a refund, including the cost of the robe, shipping, handling, and return shipment.
What is the hazard?
These bathrobes fail to meet the Standard for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear, and pose a risk of burn injury to children, due to the possible ignition of the garment.
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.