CPSC, Federated Department Stores Announce Recall of Children's Robes
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-06-07). Hazards: fire, burn, non compliance. About 50,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00119 |
| Published | 2000-06-07 |
| Last updated | 2000-06-07 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Children's robes |
| Firm named in the title | Federated Department Stores |
| Firms | Federated Department Stores Inc., of Cincinnati, Ohio (distributor) |
| Units (US) | 50,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | These robes were sold at Bloomingdale's, Burdines, Goldsmith's, Lazarus, Macy's, Rich's, and The Bon Marché, from July 1995 through January 2000, for about $25 to $52. |
Description
The recalled robes are made of 100 percent cotton terry cloth sold under the brand names Aegean, Baby Monarch, b kids, Charter Club, Club Room, and Jr. By Monarch. The robes are a wrap style with waist belt, two front patch pockets and a hood. They were sold in boys and girls sizes 12 months to 14 and in sizes small, medium, large and extra large. The robes come in a variety of colors and prints. The brand name, fabric content and size are on sewn-in on labels. The robes were sold at the following stores from July 1995 through January 2000 for about $25 to $52. Robes Where Sold Club Room Macy's Charter Club Burdines, Goldsmith's, Lazarus, Macy's, Rich's, The Bon Marché Agean Bloomingdale's Baby Monarch b kids Jr. By Monarch Children's cotton swimwear cover-ups and polyester robes are not included in this recall.
Hazard
These robes, when used as sleepwear, fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear. The standards require sleepwear, including robes, to be flame resistant, and if the garment ignites, the flame must self-extinguish. Failure to meet the flammability standards presents a risk of serious burn injuries to children.
Remedy
Parents should immediately stop their children from wearing these robes and return the robes to the store where purchased, for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Federated Department Stores has not received any reports of injuries from these robes. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
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