Product Recall Number: 07-539
Why was "Quacker Factory" Chenille Robes recalled?
The robes fail to meet Federal flammability requirements. Should the robe come in contact with an ignition source, such as a stove burner, candle flame or cigarette lighter, it could catch fire and possibly cause serious burns to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 07-539
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-03-26
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: "Quacker Factory" Chenille Robes
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 15,000 “Quacker Factory” Chenille Robes. The robes fail to meet Federal flammability requirements. Should the robe come in contact with an ignition source, such as a stove burner, candle flame or cigarette lighter, it could catch fire and possibly cause serious burns to consumers.Name of Product: "Quacker Factory" Chenille RobesUnits: About 15,000Retailer: QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.Distributor: Lai Apparel Design Inc., of New York, N.Y.Hazard: The robes fail to meet Federal flammability requirements. Should the robe come in contact with an ignition source, such as a stove burner, candle flame or cigarette lighter, it could catch fire and possibly cause serious burns to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The robes are 100 percent cotton chenille robes sold under the names "Quacker Factory Holiday Cheer Chenille Robe," with QVC item number A4623; "Quacker Factory Novelty Chenille Robe," with QVC item number A4629; and "Quacker Factory Whimsical Chenille Robe," with QVC item number A2202. Each robe has a product care label which has "Quacker Factory" and "100% cotton" on the front and the QVC item number on the back.Sold by: QVC network, its Web page, its toll-free number, and in its outlet and employee stores from August 2006 through December 2006 for between $40 and $52.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: QVC had directly notified its customers by telephone and mail to stop using the robes. QVC is offering a full refund for the return of these robes.Consumer Contact: For more information, call QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET Monday through Sunday, or visit QVC's Web site at www.qvc.com.
Hazard Description: The robes fail to meet Federal flammability requirements. Should the robe come in contact with an ignition source, such as a stove burner, candle flame or cigarette lighter, it could catch fire and possibly cause serious burns to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 15,000
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: QVC had directly notified its customers by telephone and mail to stop using the robes. QVC is offering a full refund for the return of these robes.
Sold At: QVC network, its Web page, its toll-free number, and in its outlet and employee stores from August 2006 through December 2006 for between $40 and $52.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Lai Apparel Design Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: Retailer:
Custom Field: QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.