CPSC recall · Reported June 7, 2000
CPSC, Federated Department Stores Announce Recall of Children's Robes
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,…
Federated Department Stores Inc., of Cincinnati, Ohio recalled The recalled robes are made of 100 percent cotton terry cloth sold under the brand names ….
CPSC, Federated Department Stores Announce Recall of Children's Robes was recalled by Federated Department Stores Inc., of Cincinnati, Ohio in June 7, 2000. Reason: These robes, when used as sleepwear, fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear. Th…. Remedy: Parents should immediately stop their children from wearing these robes and return the ro…. Verify recall #00119 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Federated Department Stores Inc., of Cincinnati, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-These robes, when used as sleepwear, fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear. Th….
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- agency class
- June 7, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00119 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #00119) was formally reported on June 7, 2000. The CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for its recalls, so this record carries no agency severity grade, with a current status of Active. Federated Department Stores Inc., of Cincinnati, Ohio is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 50,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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 m… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Parents should immediately stop their children from wearing these robes and return the robes to the store where purchased, for a full refund. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Parents should immediately stop their children from wearing these robes and return the robes to the store where purchased, for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00119 |
| Date reported | June 7, 2000 |
| Date initiated | June 7, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Federated Department Stores Inc., of Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 50,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
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