Fleece robes and lounge sets for women
CPSC Recall #97-147 — June 25, 1997
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 97-147 |
| Recall Date | June 25, 1997 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 6,800 |
Where It Was Sold
| Dillards stores nationwide (excluding California) |
| Maidenform Factory Outlets stores nationwide |
| and a few small clothing and hosiery stores in Louisiana and South Carolina sold the garments from September 1996 through April 1997 for about $40 to $50. |
Product
Fleece robes and lounge sets for women
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Charles Komar & Sons Inc. of New York, N.Y., is recalling about 6,800 fleece robes and lounge sets for women. The fabric, which fails to meet federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper.Charles Komar & Sons Inc. and CPSC are not aware of any injuries involving these garments. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.The fabric is a cotton-polyester blend material with a raised fiber surface. Its fleecy texture closely resembles that of an inside-out sweatshirt. This fabric is often called sherpa.The robes and lounge sets come in sizes small, medium, and large and in the following colors: green, red, blue, burgundy, ivory, and purple. All of these garments are made in Hong Kong from 80% cotton and 20% polyester.The mid-calf length robes come in four styles. There are three styles with the Earth Angels brand label, including a button front robe with a belt (style 82308), a wrap front robe with a belt (style 88308), and a hooded zip front robe (style 84308). An additional style has the Maidenform brand label and is a button front robe with a belt (style 882308). The brand name and style numbers for these robes can be found on the sewn-in labels at the robes' neck.The two-piece lounge sets include a button front top and elastic waist pants. There is one style with the Earth Angels brand label (style 87308). The other style carries the Maidenform brand label (style 887308). The brand name and style numbers for these lounge sets can be found on the sewn-in labels at the tops' neck.Dillards stores nationwide (excluding California), Maidenform Factory Outlets stores nationwide, and a few small clothing and hosiery stores in Louisiana and South Carolina sold the garments from September 1996 through April 1997 for about $40 to $50.Consumers should immediately stop wearing these garments and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should call Charles Komar & Sons Inc. at (800) 713-9155.This recall does not extend to other Earth Angels or Maidenform brand garments.
Hazard
The fabric, which fails to meet federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper.
Incidents & Injuries
Charles Komar & Sons Inc. and CPSC are not aware of any injuries involving these garments. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop wearing these garments and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
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.