The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·97085·Announced 1997-03-24

Egeria Cotton Terry Cloth Bathrobes Recalled for Flammability Hazards

Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman are recalling over 6,500 Egeria bathrobes because the fabric fails federal flammability standards and poses a burn risk.

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 (flammable fabric) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman are voluntarily recalling over 6,500 cotton terry cloth bathrobes for men and women made by Egeria International. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The fabric fails to meet federal mandatory standards for flammability, which means it may ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries. Fabrics that do not comply with these standards typically burn faster than newspaper.

The bathrobes were sold nationwide at Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman stores from December 1988 through February 1997 for approximately $220 to $330. The robes are 100% cotton terry cloth and come in kimono and shawl collar styles in various lengths and colors. Labels at the neckline read "Made expressly for Bergdorf Goodman by EGERIA," "EGERIA International," or "The DREAM Robe made by EGERIA expressly for Neiman Marcus." The retailers are aware of four incidents where the bathrobes ignited when exposed to a flame, but no injuries resulted.

Consumers should immediately stop wearing these Egeria bathrobes and return them to any Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Neiman Marcus at (800) 685-6695 or Bergdorf Goodman at (800) 218-4918. Consumers can also call the CPSC toll-free hotline at (800) 638-2772. This recall does not extend to other terry cloth bathrobes sold by these stores.

The recalled product

Product
CPSC and Neiman Marcus/Bergdorf Goodman Announce Recall of Flammable Bathrobes
Manufacturer
Egeria
Category
Consumer Product — Clothing
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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