Women's Chenille Robes Recalled by Blair Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 09200 · Apr 24, 2009 · Blair LLC
162,000
units affected
162,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09200
- Date
- Apr 24, 2009
- Company
- Blair LLC
- Units affected
- 162,000
- Product
- Full Length Women's Chenille Robes
- Product type
- Clothing (Adults)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Blair has received three reports of the robes catching on fire, including one report of second-degree burns.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled full length women's chenille robes?
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.
What is the 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.
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.