The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05036·Announced 2004-11-04

Petit Bateau Recalls Children's Bathrobes for Flammability Risk

Petit Bateau is recalling about 2,700 children's bathrobes because they fail to meet flammability standards, posing a burn risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (burn injury from flammability) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Petit Bateau, of Millburn, N.J., is recalling about 2,700 children's bathrobes. The bathrobes are made of terrycloth, 90 percent cotton and 10 percent polyester, with a hood, long sleeves, and two front patch pockets. They were sold in sizes 12M through 10YR in various color combinations and are labeled "Petit Bateau" on the center-back neck edge.

The recall is being issued because the bathrobes fail to meet the children's sleepwear flammability standards. This defect poses a risk of burn injury to children due to the possible ignition of the garment. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The bathrobes were sold at Petit Bateau retail stores and other outlets nationwide from February 2002 through June 2004 for about $65. Consumers should stop using the recalled bathrobes immediately and return them to Petit Bateau USA Inc. at 45 Essex Street, Suite 200, Millburn, NJ 07041 to receive a full refund, including postage and a special gift. Consumers can also contact Petit Bateau at (888) 897-2872 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Children's bathrobes
Manufacturer
Petit Bateau, of Millburn, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
2,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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