March 27, 2007

QVC Inc. Recalls “Quacker Factory” Robes 

Name of Product: “Quacker Factory” Chenille Robes

Units: About 15,000

Retailer: QVC Inc., of West Chester, Pa.

Distributor: Lai Apparel Design Inc., of New York, N.Y.

Hazard: The robes fail to meet Federal flammability requirements. Should the robe come in contact with an ignition source, such as a stove burner, candle flame or cigarette lighter, it could catch fire and possibly cause serious burns to consumers.

Description: The robes are 100 percent cotton chenille robes sold under the names “Quacker Factory Holiday Cheer Chenille Robe,” with QVC item number A4623; “Quacker Factory Novelty Chenille Robe,” with QVC item number A4629; and “Quacker Factory Whimsical Chenille Robe,” with QVC item number A2202. Each robe has a product care label which has “Quacker Factory” and “100% cotton" on the front and the QVC item number on the back.

Sold by: QVC network, its Web page, its toll-free number, and in its outlet and employee stores from August 2006 through December 2006 for between $40 and $52.

Remedy: QVC had directly notified its customers by telephone and mail to stop using the robes. QVC is offering a full refund for the return of these robes.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET Monday through Sunday, or visit QVC’s Web site at http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/main.html.file.|recalls,html?cm_re=HP-_-COPYRIGHT-_-PRODUCTRECALL