RecalledRecall 05-036Published

Petit Bateau Children's bathrobes

CPSC, Petit Bateau Announce Recall of Children's Bathrobes

Hazard
FireBurn
Units
About 2,700 units
Incidents
None reported
Remedy
See the notice

CPSC recall 05-036, announced November 4, 2004, covers Petit Bateau Children's bathrobes (about 2,700 units). These robes fail to meet the children's sleepwear flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury to children, due to the possible ignition of the garment. The notice reports no incidents. Return the recalled bathrobes to Petit Bateau USA Inc., 45 Essex Street, Suite 200, Millburn, NJ 07041 to receive a full refund, including postage and a special gift. Recall contact: call (888) 897-2872.

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Which products are included?

The bathrobes are made of terrycloth, 90 percent cotton and 10 percent polyester, with a hood, long sleeves and two front patch pockets. They were sold in sizes 12M, 18M, 2YR, 3YR, 4YR, 6YR, 8YR and 10YR. Colors of the bathrobes include white with pink trimming, white with blue trimming, white with beige trimming, cream with pink trimming, cream with blue trimming, and blue with white trimming. The bathrobes are labeled "Petit Bateau" on the center-back neck edge.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

These robes fail to meet the children's sleepwear flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury to children, due to the possible ignition of the garment.

Incidents and injuries

None reported.

Official remedy

Return the recalled bathrobes to Petit Bateau USA Inc., 45 Essex Street, Suite 200, Millburn, NJ 07041 to receive a full refund, including postage and a special gift.

Product and sales details

Brand
Petit Bateau
Recall number
05-036
Units
About 2,700
Manufactured in
Tunisia, France
Sold at / sales period
Petit Bateau retail stores and other outlets nationwide from February 2002 through June 2004 for about $65.
Importer
Petit Bateau, of Millburn, N.J.

Children's bathrobes

CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)

Recall contact information

Contact Petit Bateau at (888) 897-2872 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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