CPSC2009-10-22

Blair Expands Recall To All Women's Chenille Apparel Due to Burn Hazard; Additional Reported Deaths Prompt Re-Announcement of Robe Recall

A-One Textile & Towel, of Karachi, Pakistan
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.

Remedy
Consumers are urged to stop wearing the garments immediately. Contact Blair LLC for information on returning the products and to receive a refund or a $50 gift card for Blair merchandise.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 138,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
Pakistan
Products
Full Length Women's Chenille Robes, Women's Chenille Jacket, Women's Chenille Lounge Jacket, Women's Chenille Top
Consumer contact
For more information, call 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

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Blair-Expands-Recall-To-All-Womens-Chenille-Apparel-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Additional-Reported-Deaths-Prompt-Re-Announcement-of-Robe-Recall

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