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