Sears Recalls Terry Cloth Bathrobes Due to Fire Risk
Sears is recalling approximately 160,000 men's terry cloth bathrobes because the fabric may burn rapidly if ignited after repeated washing and drying.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Sears, Roebuck and Co. is recalling approximately 160,000 men's terry cloth bathrobes because the fabric may burn rapidly if ignited after repeated washing and drying. The 100 percent cotton robes were sold through Sears stores from Fall 1977 through Spring 1980. Although the robes meet CPSC flammability standards for clothing, Sears has received several reports that the robes ignited.
The recall involves two styles of men's cotton terry cloth bathrobes: a shawl-collar wrap-around robe and a kimono-style robe with three-quarter length sleeves. The garments sold for approximately $13 to $16. Consumers can identify the affected garments by looking for a label at the neckline that states: "Sail-Made in China-10090 cotton - for Sears, Roebuck and Co." No other Sears robes are affected by this recall.
To receive a full refund, consumers should return the robes to the customer convenience center service desk of any Sears store. Anyone wishing additional information should contact the customer service department of any Sears store, or call the CPSC toll-free Hotline at 800-638-2772.
The recalled product
- Product
- Roebuck terry cloth bath robes
- Manufacturer
- Sears
- Category
- Consumer Product — Clothing
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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