CPSC, Arusa International Recall Children's Bathrobes
PRODUCT: - Arusa International, of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 1,175 children's bathrobes. These bathrobes are 100 percent cotton terry cloth and sold under the brand names Lollypop, Bath Magic and Color Block. The recalled robes are in sizes 0/2 4/6, 8/10, and 12 for the Lollypop and Color Block brands, and in sizes 1, 2/3, 4/6, 7/9, 10/12, and 13/15 for the Bath Magic brands. The web site www.bathrobesonline.com sold these robes from October 1999 through December 2000 for between $17 and $23.
PROBLEM: These bathrobes fail to meet the Standard for the Flammability
of Children's Sleepwear, and pose a risk of burn injury to children due
to the possible ignition of the garment.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop their children from wearing this
bathrobe immediately, and return the robes to Arusa International, 261
Fifth Avenue, Suite 1905, New York, NY 10016 for a refund including the
cost of the robe, shipping, handling, and return shipment. For more
information, call Arusa International at (866) 289-7623 between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can email Customer
Service at cservice@bathrobesonline.com with any questions.
Arusa International sent notices to all known purchasers.