Recall: Arusa International Recalls Children's Bathrobes

March 21, 2001 Alert #01-512

Recall Hotline: (866) 289-7623

CPSC, Arusa International Recall Children's Bathrobes

PRODUCT: - Arusa International, of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 1,175 children's bathrobes. These bathrobes are 100 percent cotton terry cloth and sold under the brand names Lollypop, Bath Magic and Color Block. The recalled robes are in sizes 0/2 4/6, 8/10, and 12 for the Lollypop and Color Block brands, and in sizes 1, 2/3, 4/6, 7/9, 10/12, and 13/15 for the Bath Magic brands. The web site www.bathrobesonline.com sold these robes from October 1999 through December 2000 for between $17 and $23.

PROBLEM: These bathrobes fail to meet the Standard for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear, and pose a risk of burn injury to children due to the possible ignition of the garment.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.

WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop their children from wearing this bathrobe immediately, and return the robes to Arusa International, 261 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1905, New York, NY 10016 for a refund including the cost of the robe, shipping, handling, and return shipment. For more information, call Arusa International at (866) 289-7623 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can email Customer Service at cservice@bathrobesonline.com with any questions. Arusa International sent notices to all known purchasers.