RSS Feed
New York - New Women's Robes Recalled After 6 Deaths |
|
| |
Text Size
|
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Blair LLC, based in Warren, Pa., on Thursday said they were issuing the second recall notice in two months after receiving reports of six deaths due to the robes catching on fire. In five of the six cases, the victims were women who were cooking at the time; three of the victims were in their 80s. The recall applied to 162,000 robes.
"CPSC urges all consumers to report any incidents or injuries involving consumer products, even after a recall has been announced," said acting CPSC Chairman Thomas Moore. "Contact the CPSC so that we may help prevent tragic deaths or injuries like those that might be related to the Blair robes."
CPSC and Blair initially announced their voluntary recall in April, citing three reports of the robes catching on fire, including one report of second-degree burns.
The robes, made in Pakistan, have the following item numbers: 3093111, 3093112, 3093113, 3093114, 3093115, and 3093116. They are a one-piece garment made of plush sculpted chenille, a shaped stand collar, and horizontal chenille front and back yolks and cuffs. The robes have a full-button front with seven matching button closures.
The robes were sold in Blair catalogs and on the company Web site, as well as Blair stores in Warren, Pa., Grove City, Pa., and Wilmington, Del., from January 2003 through March 2009. Consumers may return the robe to Blair and receive a refund or a $50 gift card by contacting the company at (877) 392-7095 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, via the firm's Web site, or by e-mail at blairproductrecall@blair.com
More of today's headlines
“Jerusalem - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he is considering assessing an $11 million fine for damage caused to U.N. facilities in Gaza against...”
Jerusalem - U.N. Might Fine Israel $11 Million for Gaza Damage
Albany, NY - Judge Tells Senate: Work It Out Yourselves
Total11
Read Comments (11) — Post Yours »
1
Jun 12, 2009 at 10:45 AM Anonymous Says:
My socks once caught fir when I stuck it in the fire could I get a refund??????
2
Jun 12, 2009 at 11:24 AM Anonymous Says:
“ My socks once caught fir when I stuck it in the fire could I get a refund?????? ”
robes and pajamas are supposed to be coated with a flame retardant; people often cook breakfast or dinner in their pj's. that being said, it's a good idea to either push the sleeves back, or wear more fitted sleeves, so they don't catch on the stove.
3
Jun 12, 2009 at 11:44 AM Milhouse Says:
“ robes and pajamas are supposed to be coated with a flame retardant; people often cook breakfast or dinner in their pj's. that being said, it's a good idea to either push the sleeves back, or wear more fitted sleeves, so they don't catch on the stove. ”
And the flame retardant they originally used when this requirement was imposed by the government turned out to be carcinogenic. Well done, federal regulators.
4
Jun 12, 2009 at 12:20 PM Anonymous Says:
SAID
Reply to #1 Show Quote
Anonymous Says:
“ My socks once caught fir when I stuck it in the fire could I get a refund?????? ”
robes and pajamas are supposed to be coated with a flame retardant; people often cook breakfast or dinner in their pj's. that being said, it's a good idea to either push the sleeves back, or wear more fitted sleeves, so they don't catch on the stove.
Actually, I thoufght the law only applied to kids clothing, adults should use their judgement.
5
Jun 12, 2009 at 12:05 PM Raphael Kaufman Says:
“ And the flame retardant they originally used when this requirement was imposed by the government turned out to be carcinogenic. Well done, federal regulators. ”
Only if it catches fire and you inhale the fumes, or if you suck on the chenille.
6
Jun 12, 2009 at 01:14 PM Good Husband Says:
This is great news! I just found a store that still has these robes in stock and bought my aishes chayal one in every color they had in stock!
7
Jun 12, 2009 at 01:52 PM Anonymous Says:
“ This is great news! I just found a store that still has these robes in stock and bought my aishes chayal one in every color they had in stock!
”
So perhaps she'll catch on fire?!
8
Jun 12, 2009 at 02:39 PM Anonymous Says:
How did our elteren EVER manage in life without the U.S. federal government?
9
Jun 12, 2009 at 03:07 PM Anonymous Says:
“ SAID
Reply to #1 Show Quote
Anonymous Says:
“ My socks once caught fir when I stuck it in the fire could I get a refund?????? ”
robes and pajamas are supposed to be coated with a flame retardant; people often cook breakfast or dinner in their pj's. that being said, it's a good idea to either push the sleeves back, or wear more fitted sleeves, so they don't catch on the stove.
Actually, I thoufght the law only applied to kids clothing, adults should use their judgement. ”
What about lunch? Some people also cook lunch in their pajamas or robes!!
10
Jun 12, 2009 at 03:02 PM Anonymous Says:
“ So perhaps she'll catch on fire?! ”
My, were mighty quick today!
11
Jun 12, 2009 at 04:48 PM Anonymous Says:
“ What about lunch? Some people also cook lunch in their pajamas or robes!! ”
Yeah, but most of them are VIN readers so now they know to be careful.