CPSC recall 00-119, announced June 7, 2000, covers Federated Department Stores Children's robes (about 50,000 units). These robes, when used as sleepwear, fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear. Parents should immediately stop their children from wearing these robes and return the robes to the store where purchased, for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 364-6190.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
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.
Official remedy
Parents should immediately stop their children from wearing these robes and return the robes to the store where purchased, for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Federated Department Stores
- Product type
- Sleepwear & pajamas, Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 00-119
- Units
- About 50,000
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Distributor
- Federated Department Stores Inc., of Cincinnati, Ohio
Children's robes
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
Consumers should call Federated Department Stores at (800) 364-6190 anytime for additional information.
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