Return Blair Catalog Robes Immediately – Six Deaths Reported

In April 2009, Blair, LLC announced a recall of certain women's, 100% cotton robes sold between January 2003 and March 2009 due to failure to meet federal flammability requirements.  At the time of the recall, Blair had received three reports of robes catching fire, with one of the incidents resulting in second-degree burns.

Since the recall announcement, Blair has received six reports of death due to the robes catching fire.

The recalled robes have a button front, long sleeves, a straight bottom and two pockets. The robe’s label states: “100% Cotton, RN 81700, Made in Pakistan”.   The following item numbers are included in the recall and can be found on the label at the robe's neckline:

• 3093111
• 3093112
• 3093113
• 3093114
• 3093115
• 3093116

The photo above may not accurately portray every recalled robe. If you ever purchased a Blair robe, if you cannot remember where you purchased your robe, or if you received a robe as a gift in the last seven years, WeMakeItSafer urges you to check your robe against the above description.  Please also check the robes of your senior friends and family; three of the six deaths were of senior citizens.

Although the robes were sold for $20 -$40, Blair is offering a choice
of refund or $50 merchandise certificate for return of the robes.  Contact Blair toll-free at (877) 392-7095 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, visit the firm’s Web site at www.blair.com/recall, or contact the firm by e-mail at blairproductrecall@blair.com

Please help spread the word on this very important information.  The link to this post is: http://blog.wemakeitsafer.com/jennifer/2009/06/return-recalled-robes.html

More information:

CPSC Announcement
Blair document citing efforts to retrieve recalled products