Violation of Federal Flammability Standard Prompts Christy Recall of Women’s Robes Sold Exclusively at Bloomingdales
Women’s Bathrobes
Recall Date: June 30th, 2010 Type: Nightwear Units: About 8,600 Hazards:
The bathrobes fail to meet the federal flammability standard for clothing textiles and pose a risk of burn injury. Remedies:
Refund
Consumers should stop using the recalled bathrobes immediately and return them to the Domestics Department in any Bloomingdale’s store for a full refund. If the Bloomingdale’s store does not have a Domestics Department, the robe should be returned to the Customer Service Department.
Description
This recall involves women’s wrap bathrobes with long sleeves and a belt. They are made from 100 percent cotton terry cloth in aqua, ivory, white and porcelain pink. A woven label at the neck edge of the robes read “Collection Fifty Nine”.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Christy’s at (800) 261-6326 or visit Bloomingdale’s web site at www.bloomingdales.com
Injuries:
The firm has received one report of a robe igniting. No injuries have been reported.
Retailers:
Bloomingdale’s department stores nationwide and www.bloomingdales.com from January 2008 through March 2010 for about $80.