Children's bathrobes sold under the brand names Lollypop, Bath Magic and Color Block
CPSC Recall #01-512 — March 20, 2001
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 01-512 |
| Recall Date | March 20, 2001 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 1,175 |
Where It Was Sold
| The website www.bathrobesonline.com sold these robes from October 1999 through December 2000 for between $17 and $23. |
Product
Children's bathrobes sold under the brand names Lollypop, Bath Magic and Color Block
Description
PRODUCT: - Arusa International, of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 1,175 children's bathrobes. 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. The website www.bathrobesonline.com sold these robes from October 1999 through December 2000 for between $17 and $23.PROBLEM: 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.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.WHAT TO DO: 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. For more information, call Arusa International at (866) 289-7623 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can email Customer Service at [email protected] with any questions. Arusa International sent notices to all known purchasers.
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.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
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 Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.