Product Recall Number: 81-025
Why was Sears men's terry cloth bathrobes recalled?
The fabric may burn rapidly if ignited after repeated washing and drying.
Product Recall Number: 81-025
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Date: 1981-10-12
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Name Of Product: Sears men's terry cloth bathrobes
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 13) -- Approximately 160,000 men's terry cloth bathrobes are being recalled by Sears, Roebuck and Co. of Chicago, Illinois, because the fabric may burn rapidly if ignited after repeated washing and drying. The 100 percent cotton robes were sold through Sears stores from Fall 1977 through Spring 1980. The recall, first announced in November 1980, is being repeated voluntarily by Sears in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Although the robes meet CPSC flammability standards for clothing, Sears has received several reports that the robes ignited. Two styles of men's cotton terry cloth bathrobes are involved, one a shawl-collar wrap-around robe, the other a kimono-style with three-quarter length sleeves. They sold for approximately $13 to $16. Consumers can identify the garments by looking for a label at the neckline that states: "Sail-Made in China-10090 cotton - for Sears, Roebuck and Co." No other Sears robes are affected by this recall. To receive a full refund, consumers should return the robes to the customer convenience center service desk of any Sears store. Anyone wishing additional information should contact the customer service department of any Sears store, or call the CPSC toll-free Hotline at 800-638-2772.
Hazard Description: The fabric may burn rapidly if ignited after repeated washing and drying.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: Approximately 160,000
Incidents: Although the robes meet CPSC flammability standards for clothing, Sears has received several reports that the robes ignited.
Remedy: To receive a full refund, consumers should return the robes to the customer convenience center service desk of any Sears store.
Sold At: None Listed
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed