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Six Reported Deaths Prompt Urgent Re-announcement of Blair Recall of Women’s Chenille Robes
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What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Deaths have been reported.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to 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 blairproductrecall@blair.com
The product
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".
Details
- Units affected
- 162000
- Recall date
- June 11, 2009
- Made or distributed by
- Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- 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.
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Six Reported Deaths Prompt Urgent Re-announcement of Blair Recall of Women’s Chenille Robes”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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