QVC Inc. Recalls "Quacker Factory" Robes for Burn Hazard

Recalled March 27, 2007 · CPSC recall 07539 · QVC

Hazard

The robes fail to meet Federal flammability requirements. Should the robe come in contact with an ignition source, such as a stove burner, candle flame or cigarette lighter, it could catch fire and possibly cause serious burns to consumers.

Remedy

QVC had directly notified its customers by telephone and mail to stop using the robes. QVC is offering a full refund for the return of these robes.

Units

About 15,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The robes are 100 percent cotton chenille robes sold under the names "Quacker Factory Holiday Cheer Chenille Robe," with QVC item number A4623; "Quacker Factory Novelty Chenille Robe," with QVC item number A4629; and "Quacker Factory Whimsical Chenille Robe," with QVC item number A2202. Each robe has a product care label, which has "Quacker Factory" and "100% cotton" on the front and the QVC item number on the back.

What to do

QVC had directly notified its customers by telephone and mail to stop using the robes. QVC is offering a full refund for the return of these robes.

Contact

For more information, call QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET Monday through Sunday, or visit QVC's Web site at www.qvc.com

Product

Quacker Factory Chenille Robes

Distributed by

Lai Apparel Design Inc., of New York, N.Y. · QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.

Retailers

QVC network, its Web page, its toll-free number, and in its outlet and employee stores from August 2006 through December 2006 for between $40 and $52.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →