Ladies' Robes Recalled by HANRO USA
Recalled February 3, 2000 · CPSC recall 00061b · Ladies'
Hazard
The robes fail to meet federal flammability standards for clothing and can ignite readily, presenting a serious risk of burn injuries. Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper.
Remedy
Stop using these robes immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund and a $50 HANRO gift certificate.
Units
About 2,100
Incidents / injuries
HANRO USA Inc. has received one report that a robe ignited when exposed to flame and burned the consumer's hair.
Description
The five different styles of recalled robes are made with 90 percent cotton and 10 percent polyester fleece fabric. The robes contain the sewn-in label "HANRO of Switzerland." They were sold in colors white, blue, ivory, beige and gray, and in sizes XS through L.
What to do
Stop using these robes immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund and a $50 HANRO gift certificate.
Contact
For more information, contact HANRO USA at (800) 889-7443 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Product
Ladies' robes
Imported by
HANRO USA Inc. of New York, N.Y.
Retailers
Department stores and boutiques nationwide sold these robes, from October 1998 through January 2000, for between $280 to $350.
Made in
Switzerland
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →