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HANRO USA · Recalled
Ladies' Robes Recalled by HANRO USA
The robes fail to meet federal flammability standards for clothing and can ignite readily, presenting a serious risk of burn injuries. Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper.
- Units
- About 2,100
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $280–$350
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The five different styles of recalled robes are made with 90 percent cotton and 10 percent polyester fleece fabric. The robes contain the sewn-in label "HANRO of Switzerland." They were sold in colors white, blue, ivory, beige and gray, and in sizes XS through L.
The file
- Sold at
- Department stores and boutiques nationwide sold these robes, from October 1998 through January 2000, for between $280 to $350.
- Product type
- Clothing (Adults)
- Made in
- Switzerland
- Recalled by
- HANRO USA Inc. of New York, N.Y.
Incident log
HANRO USA Inc. has received one report that a robe ignited when exposed to flame and burned the consumer's hair.
What the notice says to do
Stop using these robes immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund and a $50 HANRO gift certificate.
For more information, contact HANRO USA at (800) 889-7443 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.