CPSCGeneral Alert
Ladies' Robes Recalled by HANRO USA
Published: February 3, 2000Recall ID: 00061bCategory: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The robes fail to meet federal flammability standards for clothing and can ignite readily, presenting a serious risk of burn injuries. Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper.
Product Description & Identification
The five different styles of recalled robes are made with 90 percent cotton and 10 percent polyester fleece fabric. The robes contain the sewn-in label "HANRO of Switzerland." They were sold in colors white, blue, ivory, beige and gray, and in sizes XS through L.
Affected Products
Ladies' robes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/Ladies-Robes-Recalled-by-HANRO-USA |
| Title | Ladies' Robes Recalled by HANRO USA |
| Images › U R L | http://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/69898/00061b.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Drawing showing multiple styles of recalled ladies' robes |
| Hazards › Name | The robes fail to meet federal flammability standards for clothing and can ignite readily, presenting a serious risk of burn injuries. Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper. |
| Injuries › Name | HANRO USA Inc. has received one report that a robe ignited when exposed to flame and burned the consumer's hair. |
| Products › Name | Ladies' robes |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Adults) |
| Products › Category I D | 1886 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,100 |
| Recall I D | 6773 |
| Remedies › Name | Stop using these robes immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund and a $50 HANRO gift certificate. |
| Importers › Name | HANRO USA Inc. of New York, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Department stores and boutiques nationwide sold these robes, from October 1998 through January 2000, for between $280 to $350. |
| Recall Date | 2000-02-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | The five different styles of recalled robes are made with 90 percent cotton and 10 percent polyester fleece fabric. The robes contain the sewn-in label "HANRO of Switzerland." They were sold in colors white, blue, ivory, beige and gray, and in sizes XS through L. |
| Recall Number | 00061b |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact HANRO USA at (800) 889-7443 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-06-01T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Switzerland |