Six Reported Deaths Prompt Urgent Re-announcement of Blair Recall of Women’s Chenille Robes

Recalled June 11, 2009 · CPSC recall 09241 · Six Reported Deaths Prompt Urgent Re-announcement

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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.

Units

162000

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.

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".

What to do

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]

Product

Full Length Women's Chenille Robes

Distributed by

Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa.

Retailers

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.

Made in

Pakistan

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