Girls' fleece robes
CPSC Recall #99-052 — January 19, 1999
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 99-052 |
| Recall Date | January 19, 1999 |
| Remedy Type | Refund, Replace |
| Units Affected | Approximately 17,600 |
| Manufactured In | Sri Lanka |
Where It Was Sold
| Limited Too stores nationwide sold the robes from September 1998 through December 1998 for between $60 and $64. |
Product
Girls' fleece robes
Description
WASHINGTON D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Limited Too Inc., of Columbus, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling approximately 17,600 girls' fleece robes. The robes fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's-sized sleepwear. The standards require sleepwear, including robes, to be flame resistant, and if the garment ignites, the flame must self-extinguish. Failure to meet the flammability standards presents a risk of serious burn injuries to children.Limited Too has not received any reports of injuries from these robes. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.The robes involved in this recall are available in girl's sizes 7 through 14. The robes are 100 percent polyester fleece, and made in violet, teal and plaid. The front wrap robes have shawl collars and a tie belt. Some of the garments have matching satin trim around the front opening and collar. The robes are labeled "Limited Too" . . . "100% Polyester" . . . "Made in Sri Lanka."Limited Too stores nationwide sold the robes from September 1998 through December 1998 for between $60 and $64.Parents should immediately stop their children from wearing these robes. Return these robes to any Limited Too store for a refund of the full retail price or exchange. For more information about this recall, consumers should call Limited Too at (800) 934-4497 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can write to the company at 3885 Morse Road, Columbus, OH 43219.Robes in blue and ivory and robes above size 14 (junior sizes) are not subject to this recall.In September 1998, CPSC and Limited Too announced a recall of about 390,000 children's satin pajama sets. These pajamas also failed to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear. Limited Too has not received any reports of injuries from these pajamas.These recalled pajamas are woven, 100 percent polyester pajama sets with a satin finish sold in sizes 6 through 14. They are two-piece pullover or front-button styles with sleeveless, short or long sleeved tops, available in a variety of colors and patterns. The sleepwear is labeled, "made in Hong Kong", "Macau", "China," or "Sri Lanka."Limited Too stores nationwide sold these pajamas from December 1995 through July 1998 for about $15 to $39. Parents should immediately stop their children from wearing these pajama sets and return them to a Limited Too store for a full refund or contact Limited Too at the above phone number or address.
Hazard
The robes fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's-sized sleepwear. The standards require sleepwear, including robes, to be flame resistant, and if the garment ignites, the flame must self-extinguish. Failure to meet the flammability standards presents a risk of serious burn injuries to children.
Incidents & Injuries
Limited Too has not received any reports of injuries from these robes.
Remedy Instructions
Parents should immediately stop their children from wearing these robes. Return these robes to any Limited Too store for a refund of the full retail price or exchange.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund, Replace 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, Replace) 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.