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Blair Recalls Women's Robes Again After Deaths

June 12, 2009
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa., have reissued the voluntary recall by Blair of 162,000 women's full length Chenille Robes.

Since the recall was originally announced in April 2009, Blair has received reports of six deaths due to the robes catching fire. Five of the six victims were female, and all five were cooking at the time of the incidents. Three of the victims were in their 80s.

CPSC and Blair announced the recall for the robes after Blair learned of three robes catching on fire, including one report of second-degree burns. Blair was subsequently made aware of the fatalities after the recall was announced and after the company had sent letters of the recall to consumers who purchased the robes.

The Women's Chenille Robes have the following item numbers: 3093111, 3093112, 3093113, 3093114, 3093115, and 3093116. The item number is identified on a label in the garment's neckline.

The robe is a one-piece garment made of plush sculpted chenille, a shaped stand collar, and horizontal chenille front and back yolks and cuffs. It has a full-button front with seven matching button closures, long sleeves with self-cuffs, a straight bottom with self-hem, and two sideseam pockets. The sewn-in label states: "100% Cotton, RN 81700, Made in Pakistan."

The robes were sold in Blair catalogs and Web site, and Blair stores in Warren, Pa., Grove City, Pa., and Wilmington, Del., from January 2003 through March 2009 from about $20 to $40.

CPSC and Blair once again urge consumers to stop wearing the garments immediately and contact Blair LLC for information on returning the robe and to receive a refund or a $50 gift card for Blair merchandise.

Contact 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, or contact the firm via e-mail at blairproductrecall@blair.com.

"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.

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