Six Reported Deaths Prompt Urgent Re-announcement of recall
Six Reported Deaths Prompt Urgent Re-announcement of Blair Recall of Women’s Chenille Robes
Why was Six Reported Deaths Prompt Urgent Re-announcement of recalled?
The robes fail to meet federal flammability requirements and present a risk of serious burns to consumers if they are exposed to an open flame.
What should I do if I have this product?
CPSC and Blair once again urge consumers to stop wearing the garments immediately and contact Blair LLC for information on returning the robe and to receive a refund or a $50 gift card for Blair merchandise. Contact: Contact Blair toll-free at (877) 392-7095 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, visit the firm's Web site at www.blair.com/recall, or contact the firm by e-mail at [email protected]
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Full Length Women's Chenille Robes
- Company
- Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa.
- Quantity
- 162000
- 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.
- Recall date
- June 11, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- Since the recall was originally announced in April 2009, Blair has received reports of six deaths due to the robes catching on fire. Five of the six victims were female, and all five were cooking at the time of the incidents. Three of the victims were in their 80s.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The Women's Chenille Robes have the following item numbers: 3093111, 3093112, 3093113, 3093114, 3093115, and 3093116. The item number is identified on a label in the garment's neckline. The robe 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".