Blair Expands Recall To All Women's Chenille Apparel Due to Burn Hazard; Additional Reported Deaths Prompt Re-Announcement of Robe Recall
What was recalled
The recall involves the following items: Full Length Women's Chenille Robe The item number is identified on a label in the garment's neckline. Description Item Number Color Label One-piece garment made of plush sculpted chenille. The robe has a shaped stand collar, horizontal chenille front and back yokes and cuffs, a full-button front with seven matching button closures, long sleeves with self cuffs, a straight bottom with self hem, and two side seam pockets. 1083401 Pastel pink "100% Cotton, RN 81700, Made in Pakistan" 1083402 Mint 1083403 Light lavender 1371801 Light blue 1371802 Light purple 1371803 Indigo 1743401 Sea foam 1743402 Medium pink 1743403 Light blue 3470311 Blue 3470312 Coral 3470313 Yellow 3927211 Mint 3927212 Light blue 3927213 Light pink Women's Chenille Jacket One-piece garment made of plush sculpted chenille. The jacket has three front buttons, pointed lapels, long sleeves, and two front patch pockets. 1392801 Gold "100% Cotton, RN 81700, Made in Pakistan" 1392802 Red 1392803 Navy 1392804 Hunter Green Women's Chenille Lounge Jacket One-piece garment made of plush sculpted chenille. The jacket has a shaped stand collar, and horizontal chenille front and back yokes and cuffs, a full-button front with five matching button closures, long sleeves with self cuffs, a straight bottom with self hem, and two side seam pockets. 4526401 Lavender "100% Cotton, RN81700, Made In Pakistan" 4526402 Aqua 4526403 Light pink Women's Chenille Top One-piece, pullover garment made of plush sculpted chenille. The top has a rounded neckline, long sleeves, a straight bottom with side vents, and ribbed binding at the neckline and cuffs. 1811201 Light purple "100% Cotton, RN81700, Made In Pakistan" 1811202 Rose 1811203 Dusty blue 1811204 Sage green
Hazard
Some of these products fail to meet the federal flammability standard and present a risk of serious burns to consumers if the garments are exposed to an open flame.
Injuries
Since announcing the recall in April 2009, Blair has received nine reports of deaths allegedly due to the originally recalled robes catching fire. Blair has received one report on one of the additional garments catching fire; no injuries have been reported.
Made in
Pakistan
Where it was sold
- Blair catalogs and Web site, and Blair stores in Warren, Pa., Grove City, Pa., and Wilmington, Del., from July, 2000, through April, 2007, at the following prices: Full Length Women's Chenille Robes for about $30 to $40, Women's Chenille Jacket, about $25 to $29, Women's Chenille Lounge Jacket, about $20 to $23, Women's Chenille Top, about $20 to $23.
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