Six Reported Deaths Prompt Urgent Re-announcement of Blair Recall of Women’s Chenille Robes
CPSC recall 09241. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The robes fail to meet federal flammability requirements and present a risk of serious burns to consumers if they are exposed to an open flame.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
CPSC and Blair once again urge consumers to stop wearing the garments immediately and contact Blair LLC for information on returning the robe and to receive a refund or a $50 gift card for Blair merchandise.
CPSC recall 09241 has the recall date 11 Jun 2009. The notice names the firm Blair. The recall has about 162,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Burn. CPSC gives the product type Clothing (Adults).
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| Incidents and injuries | Since the recall was originally announced in April 2009, Blair has received reports of six deaths due to the robes catching on fire. Five of the six victims were female, and all five were cooking at the time of the incidents. Three of the victims were in their 80s. |
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| Units | 162,000 |
| Description | The Women's Chenille Robes have the following item numbers: 3093111, 3093112, 3093113, 3093114, 3093115, and 3093116. The item number is identified on a label in the garment's neckline. The robe is a one-piece garment made of plush sculpted chenille, a shaped stand collar, and horizontal chenille front and back yokes and cuffs. The robe has a full-button front with seven matching button closures, long sleeves with self cuffs, a straight bottom with self hem, and two sideseam pockets. The robe's sewn-in label states: "100% Cotton, RN 81700, Made in Pakistan". |
| Product | Full Length Women's Chenille Robes, 162000, Clothing (Adults) |
| Sold at | Blair catalogs and Web site, and Blair stores in Warren, Pa., Grove City, Pa., and Wilmington, Del., from January 2003 through March 2009 from about $20 to $40. |
| Distributor | Blair LLC |
| Made in | Pakistan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 162,000Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Clothing (Adults)
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Blair
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 4 May 2010 | Blair Recalls to Repair Roman Shades Due to Risk of Strangulation |
| 22 Oct 2009 | Blair Expands Recall To All Women's Chenille Apparel Due to Burn Hazard; Additional Reported Deaths Prompt Re-Announcement of Robe Recall |
| 24 Apr 2009 | Women's Chenille Robes Recalled by Blair Due to Burn Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 09241The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 09241. https://recallregister.com/product/5334-six-reported-deaths-prompt-urgent-re-announcement-of-blair-recall-of-w/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 09241 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Since the recall was originally announced in April 2009, Blair has received reports of six deaths due to the robes catching on fire. Five of the six victims were female, and all five were cooking at the time of the incidents. Three of the victims were in their 80s.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Blair catalogs and Web site, and Blair stores in Warren, Pa., Grove City, Pa., and Wilmington, Del., from January 2003 through March 2009 from about $20 to $40.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09241?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
162000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Pakistan