Recall: Children's Bathrobes Sold at Ross Stores Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 19, 2006
Release #06-260
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 455-7677
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Children's Bathrobes Sold at Ross Stores Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: "Que Cute" Children's Bathrobes

Units: About 740

Importer: Roden Industries Inc., Hollywood, Fla.

Hazard: These bathrobes fail to meet the children's sleepwear flammability standard, and pose a burn hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled bathrobes are made of 100 percent cotton terrycloth. The bathrobes were sold in several color combinations including: white with pink pockets and a green collar; dark blue with yellow pockets and an orange collar; and light pink with a hood with pig ears, eyes, and nose. The recalled robes were infant and toddler sizes. A label on the inside of the garment reads, "Que Cute."

Sold at: Ross Stores nationwide during February 2006 for about $4.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop wearing these bathrobes and return them to any Ross Store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Ross Stores toll-free at (877) 455-7677 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the Ross Stores' Web site at www.rossstores.com


Picture of Recalled Children's Bathrobes