Full Length Women's Chenille Robes, Women's Chenille Jacket, Women's Chenille Lounge Jacket, Wome...
CPSC Recall #10-017 — October 21, 2009
Product
Full Length Women's Chenille Robes, Women's Chenille Jacket, Women's Chenille Lounge Jacket, Women's Chenille Top
Description
9 Reported Deaths in Total; Consumers Urged to Stop Use of Flammable Wearing ApparelWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa., are expanding Blair's voluntary recall of women's full length chenille robes to include additional chenille robes and three other chenille products all manufactured by A-One Textile & Towel. CPSC and Blair also are re-announcing the earlier recall of women's robes.In April 2009, Blair recalled 162,000 chenille robes after it learned of three robes catching on fire, including one report of second degree burns. Blair then received several reports of deaths allegedly due to robes catching fire. This prompted a second news release in June 2009 to again alert consumers to the burn hazard for the chenille robes. After this re-announcement, Blair received four additional reports of deaths allegedly due to the robes catching fire. Three of these victims were cooking and a fourth was tending a pellet stove; three of the four victims were in their 80s and one was in her 70s. All nine reported deaths occurred prior to the April 2009 announcement of the recall.Blair has received one report involving one of the additional garments described below catching fire; no injuries have been reported related to these garments. Blair decided to expand the recall to include all women's chenille wearing apparel manufactured by A-One Textile & Towel.The recall involves the following items:Full Length Women's Chenille RobeThe item number is identified on a label in the garment's neckline.DescriptionItem NumberColorLabelOne-piece garment made of plush sculpted chenille. The robe has a shaped stand collar, horizontal chenille front and back yokes and cuffs, a full-button front with seven matching button closures, long sleeves with self cuffs, a straight bottom with self hem, and two side seam pockets.1083401Pastel pink"100% Cotton, RN 81700, Made in Pakistan"1083402Mint1083403Light lavender1371801Light blue1371802Light purple1371803Indigo1743401Sea foam1743402Medium pink1743403Light blue3470311Blue3470312Coral3470313Yellow3927211Mint3927212Light blue3927213Light pinkWomen's Chenille JacketThe item number is identified on a label in the garment's neckline.DescriptionItem NumberColorLabelOne-piece garment made of plush sculpted chenille. The jacket has three front buttons, pointed lapels, long sleeves, and two front patch pockets.1392801Gold"100% Cotton, RN 81700, Made in Pakistan"1392802Red1392803Navy1392804Hunter GreenWomen's Chenille Lounge JacketThe item number is identified on a label in the garment's neckline.DescriptionItem NumberColorLabelOne-piece garment made of plush sculpted chenille. The jacket has a shaped stand collar, and horizontal chenille front and back yokes and cuffs, a full-button front with five matching button closures, long sleeves with self cuffs, a straight bottom with self hem, and two side seam pockets.4526401Lavender"100% Cotton, RN81700, Made In Pakistan"4526402Aqua4526403Light pinkWomen's Chenille TopThe item number is identified on a label in the garment's neckline.DescriptionItem NumberColorLabelOne-piece, pullover garment made of plush sculpted chenille. The top has a rounded neckline, long sleeves, a straight bottom with side vents, and ribbed binding at the neckline and cuffs.1811201Light purple"100% Cotton, RN81700, Made In Pakistan"1811202Rose1811203Dusty blue1811204Sage green
Hazard
Some of these products fail to meet the federal flammability standard and present a risk of serious burns to consumers if the garments are exposed to an open flame.
Incidents / Injuries
Since announcing the recall in April 2009, Blair has received nine reports of deaths allegedly due to the originally recalled robes catching fire. Blair has received one report on one of the additional garments catching fire; no injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers are urged to stop wearing the garments immediately. Contact Blair LLC for information on returning the products and to receive a refund or a $50 gift card for Blair merchandise.
Units Affected
About 138,000 (This recall was first announced in Apr. 2009)
Sold At
Blair catalogs and Web site, and Blair stores in Warren, Pa., Grove City, Pa., and Wilmington, Del., from July, 2000, through April, 2007, at the following prices:- Full Length Women's Chenille Robes for about $30 to $40;- Women's Chenille Jacket, about $25 to $29;- Women's Chenille Lounge Jacket, about $20 to $23;- Women's Chenille Top, about $20 to $23.
Manufacturer
CA-One Textile & Towel, of Karachi, Pakistan. A-One Textile & Towel manufactured all of the products recalled in April 2009. Blair is expanding its recall to all women's chenille wearing apparel manufactured by A-One.
Manufactured In
Pakistan