Blair Chenille Robes Still Recalled, More Victims Burned While Cooking

Consumer product safety officials are reminding people about the continuing recall of 162,000 full-length women’s chenille robes made by Blair after six people died from burns suffered when the garments caught fire, in all but one case while the victim was cooking.

The robes were first recalled in April 2009, but since then, more reports of deaths and injuries to consumers have been reported. Three of the victims were elderly and in their 80s, said officials, who are concerned that the word about the recall and the risk of injury from the robes may not be getting out.

“CPSC urges all consumers to report any incidents or injuries involving consumer products, even after a recall has been announced,” said Acting CPSC Chairman Thomas Moore. “Contact the CPSC so that we may help prevent tragic deaths or injuries like those that might be related to the Blair robes.”

The Blair robes covered by the recall carry the item numbers 3093111, 3093112, 3093113, 3093114, 3093115, and 3093116. The item number is identified on a label in the garment’s neckline. They are one-piece garments made of blush sculpted chenille with a shaped stand collar and horizontal chenille front and back yolks and cuffs, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The robes are 100 percent cotton and were made in Pakistan, officials said. They were sold in catalogs, over the Internet, and in Blair company stores in Warren, Pa., Grove City, Pa., and Wilmington, Del., from January 2003 through March 2009 for between $20 and $40.

The CPSC and Blair are again urging consumers to stop wearing the garments immediately and contact Blair for information on returning the robe and to receive a refund or a $50 gift card for Blair merchandise. Blair’s toll-free phone number is (877) 392-7095 and the company’s Web site is www.blair.com/recall.

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