Violation of Federal Flammability Standard Prompts Christy Recall of Women's Robes Sold Exclusively at Bloomingdales

Women’s Bathrobes

Date of Recall
2010-06-30

CPSC Release Number
10-289

Manufactured In
Turkey

Company Phone Number
(800) 261-6326

Units
About 8,600

Importer
Christy, of Charlotte, N.C.

Sold By
Bloomingdale’s department stores nationwide and www.bloomingdales.com from January 2008 through March 2010 for about $80.

Problem/Hazard
The bathrobes fail to meet the federal flammability standard for clothing textiles and pose a risk of burn injury.

Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received one report of a robe igniting. No injuries have been reported.

Description
This recall involves women's wrap bathrobes with long sleeves and a belt. They are made from 100 percent cotton terry cloth in aqua, ivory, white and porcelain pink. A woven label at the neck edge of the robes read "Collection Fifty Nine".

Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled bathrobes immediately and return them to the Domestics Department in any Bloomingdale’s store for a full refund. If the Bloomingdale’s store does not have a Domestics Department, the robe should be returned to the Customer Service Department.

Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Christy’s at (800) 261-6326 or visit Bloomingdale’s web site at www.bloomingdales.com

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