FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 3, 2000
Release # 00-061
Company Phone Number: (800) 889-7443
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058
Ladies' Robes Recalled by HANRO USA
PRODUCT: Ladies' Fleece Robes - HANRO USA Inc. of New York, N.Y., is
recalling about 2,100 ladies' robes. 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. Department stores and boutiques
nationwide sold these robes from October 1998 through January 2000 for
between $280 to $350.
PROBLEM: 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.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: HANRO USA Inc. has received one report that a robe
ignited when exposed to flame and burned the consumer's hair.
WHAT 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.