November 15, 2007

Bon-Ton Recalls Children’s Bath Robes 

Name of Product: Girls and Boys Bath Robes

Units: About 1,000

Retailer: The Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc., of York, Pa.

Hazard: The recalled bath robes fail to meet the children’s sleepwear flammability standard, posing a risk of burn injuries to children if the robe caught fire.

Description: This recall involves “Miss Attitude” girls bath robes with GPU #5500-K660504 (Solid purple with frog and rainbow appliqué) and GPU # 5500-K660474 (Pink Leopard print) and “URIT” boys bath robes with GPU # 5500-K660495 (Blue solid with sport appliqué) and GPU# 5500-K660496 (Green camouflage print). “URIT,” “Miss Attitude,” and the GPU# can be found in the tags sewn in the center back neck of the garment.

Sold by: Bon-Ton, Bergner’s, Boston Store, Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s, Younkers, and Carson Pirie Scott stores nationwide and Parisian (Detroit area only) from September 2007 through October 2007 for between $25 and $40.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these children’s robes immediately and return them to any of the stores listed above for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Bon-Ton at (866) 798-2875 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.bonton.com/category/product+recalls.do