Recalls in January 1970

WASHINGTON, July 2, 2001 -- Hallmark Creations, is recalling about 1,300 metal and plastic tea light lamps. The plastic shade that covers the tea light candle can melt, posing a fire hazard. Hallmark has received three reports of the lampshade melting. No injuries have been reported.

Hallmark Creations stores nationwide sold these lamps from January 2001 through May 2001 for about $12.

The lamp has a clear plastic lampshade that covers a base for holding candles. A dark brown curved S-shaped support wire that is decorated with leaves supports the lampshade. The recalled lamp is about 12-inches tall and 4-inches in diameter. The labels on the bottom of the base read "Creations" and "MADE IN TAIWAN."

Consumers should stop using the lamps immediately and return them to a Hallmark Creations store for a refund. For more information, call Hallmark toll-free at (800) 425-5627 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2000 -- Oregon Scientific Inc. is recalling about 10,000 desktop weather radios. These All Hazards Weather Radios use S.A.M.E. technology to receive local weather warnings broadcast by the National Weather Service.

The problem is that the radio can fail to decode certain signals broadcast by the National Weather Service or can provide incorrect warnings of severe weather that puts lives and property at risk.

The radios also function as AM/FM clock radios and have model number WR-122 printed on the bottom. Writing on the radio reads "NOAA Weather Radio" and "OREGON SCIENTIFIC." The radios have two rectangular screens which display both a standard clock and a dot matrix display of weather forecasts and warnings of severe weather, such as tornadoes and hurricanes. Also, there are five black buttons on the right side of the radios that read "NOAA," "MESSAGE," "AM/FM," "PRESET" and "VOLUME." The unit measures about 6.75 inches long by 5.25 inches wide.

The weather radio can be placed upright on a table or mounted on a wall. Office super stores, mass merchandise, home and hardware stores, catalog, and web sites sold the radios from December 1999 through July 2000 for about $70. Only radios with model number WR-122 are part of this recall.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2002 -- Marin Mountain Bikes is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 Marin-brand, aluminum-framed mountain bikes. The steer tube on the front of these bicycles can break off from the two main tubes of the frame causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer serious injury.

Marin has received two reports of the steer tube breaking off, resulting in two injuries that included broken bones, broken teeth, cuts and abrasions.

The recall involves Marin-brand mountain bikes with aluminum frames. There are seven model bikes with 11.5-inch frames and one model with a 13.5-inch frame. The 11.5- inch bikes have the following model names: Bobcat Trail, Hawk Hill, Palisades Trail, Pioneer Trail, Nail Trail, Stinson and Rocky Ridge. The 13.5-inch model has the model name Quake. The model name is written on the top tube of the mountain bikes. To determine the size of the frame (11.5-inch or 13.5-inch), measure from the center of the crank arm to about 1 inch below the seatpost clamp.

Independent bicycle stores nationwide sold these mountain bikes from August 1998 through July 2002 for between $280 and $900. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Consumers should stop using the recalled bikes immediately and contact Marin Mountain Bikes to learn where to take their bikes to have the frames replaced free of charge. For more information, contact Marin at (800) 876-9840 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 14, 1998 -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Summer Infant Products Inc., of Cumberland, R.I., is recalling about 5,000 Garden Play Yard Pals crib and play yard rail toys. The plastic flower toy stem on this toy can break when bent, creating a sharp edge hazard for young children, and possibly causing cuts or puncture injuries.

Summer Infant Products, Inc. has received three reports of flower stem breaking. There have been no reported injuries.

Garden Play Yard Pals attaches to cribs and play yard rails. The toy includes three figures on a plastic base: a gopher in a cup, a butterfly with a spinning ball rattle, and a flowered mirror with red and purple clackers around its stem. "Summer" is written in white letters on the front of the base. The toy was packaged in a box labeled with UPC number 0 12914 05802 2.

Retail and specialty stores, including Babies R Us, Ross Stores, TJ Maxx, and Value City, sold the toy from February 1998 through November 1998 for approximately $12.

Consumers should stop using the Garden Play Yard Pals immediately. For more information and to get a replacement product or a refund, call Summer Infant Products at (800) 426-8627 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or write the company at Summer Infant Products, 33 Meeting Street, Cumberland, RI 02864.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov.

WASHINGTON, May 24, 2002 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about 155,000 Red Devil gas grills manufactured by e4L Inc. and Quantum North America Inc.

The grill's manufacturer has declared bankruptcy and is unable to conduct a recall of the products.

The product's design allows consumers to light the grill at an air intake tube, instead of at the burner. Though the grill appears to function normally, gas inside the air intake tube ignites. The tube can reach temperatures of up to 750 degrees Fahrenheit and present a burn hazard to consumers.

In some earlier grills, the heat produced by lighting the grill at the air intake tube damaged the plastic support piece, and caused the grill to fall to the ground. When it collapses, flames from the grill can burn nearby consumers and ignite surrounding combustibles.

There have been 44 reports of consumers suffering burns to legs, hands and fingers, including reports of some third degree burns, after the grills collapsed during use. More than 1,000 consumers returned their grills to the manufacturers because the grills collapsed.

These red metal gas grills have a tripod stand. They have a logo on the label of the lid and grill base showing a devil cooking at a grill with the writing, "Red Devil." The lid also reads "The Portable Outdoor Kitchen." The black plastic base, above the tripod, reads "QUANTUM HOMEWARES."

Components sold with the grill include a heat plate, an oversized skillet with handles, a table-safe serving trivet, and carrying totes. They were manufactured in Hong Kong.

Quantum and e4L sold these grills directly to consumers through television infomercials from about May 1998 through January 1999 for about $160. Department and specialty stores, television retailers and web sites sold additional grills.

CPSC sued e4L Inc. and Quantum North America Inc. to obtain a recall, and an administrative law judge granted CPSC a default judgment when these manufacturers failed to appear. The firms are liquidating their assets under bankruptcy law.

Both the Home Shopping Network (HSN) and QVC voluntarily notified their customers directly about the hazard these grills pose, and provided a remedy.

Grills purchased from retailers other than the HSN and QVC are dangerous, and CPSC urges consumers to stop using them immediately. Since Quantum and e4l have declared bankruptcy, there is no remedy available. Consumers should dispose of these grills to prevent further injuries. Consumers who are aware of any incidents with these grills or who want additional information should contact CPSC at (800) 638-2772 anytime. Vendors who are still selling these grills also are encouraged to stop doing so and contact CPSC.

About 19,300 of these grills, sold directly by e4L, were recalled in July 1998 because the burners could disconnect from the burner pan. The firm received 21 reports of the burners on these grills disconnecting and one consumer suffered burns. Even if consumers participated in this previous recall program, they should stop using these grills since this warning addresses a different hazard.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 1999 -- As the home heating season approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers to have a professional inspection of all fuel-burning appliances -- including furnaces, stoves, fireplaces, clothes dryers and space heaters -- to detect deadly carbon monoxide (CO) leaks.  

These appliances burn fuels -- typically gas, both natural and liquefied petroleum; kerosene; oil; coal; and wood. Under certain conditions, these appliances can produce deadly CO, but with proper installation and maintenance, are safe to use.  

CO is a colorless, odorless gas produced by burning any fuel. The initial symptoms of CO poisoning are similar to flu, and include headache, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea and dizziness. Exposure to high levels of CO can cause death.  

"CO poisoning associated with using fuel-burning appliances kills more than 200 people each year and sends more than 10,000 to hospital emergency rooms for treatment," said CPSC Chairman Ann Brown.  

CPSC recommends that the yearly, professional inspection include checking chimneys, flues and vents for leakage and blockage by creosote and debris. Leakage through cracks or holes could cause black stains on the outside of the chimney or flue. These stains can mean that pollutants are leaking into the house. Also, have all vents to furnaces, water heaters, boilers and other fuel-burning appliances checked to make sure they are not loose or disconnected.  

Make sure your appliances are inspected for adequate ventilation. A supply of fresh air is important to help carry pollutants up the chimney, stovepipe or flue, and is necessary for the complete combustion of any fuel. Never block ventilation air openings.  

CPSC recommends that every home should have at least one CO alarm that meets the requirements of the most recent Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 2034 standard or International Approval Services 6-96 standard. CPSC recently completed work with UL to improve the CO alarm standard to improve the reliability of alarms, and reduce the potential for nuisance alarming.  

Recall Program to Replace Vent Pipes  

Consumers should also have the vent pipes on their heating systems inspected. In 1998,  virtually the entire furnace and boiler industry together with the manufacturers of high-temperature plastic vent (HTPV) pipes joined with CPSC to announce a vent pipe corrective action program. The program's purpose is to replace, free of charge, an estimated 250,000 HTPV pipe systems attached to gas or propane furnaces or boilers in consumers' homes. The HTPV pipes could crack or separate at the joints and leak CO.  

Consumers can check the vent pipes attached to their natural gas or propane furnaces or boilers to determine if they are part of this recall. They can be identified as follows:  the vent pipes are plastic; the vent pipes are colored gray or black; and the vent pipes have the names "Plexvent?," "Plexvent?II" or "Ultravent?" stamped on the vent pipe or printed on stickers placed on pieces used to connect the vent pipes together.

Consumers should also check the location of these vent pipes. For furnaces, only HTPV systems that have vent pipes that go through the sidewalls of structures (horizontal systems) are subject to this program. For boilers, all HTPV systems are subject to this program. Other plastic vent pipes, such as white PVC or CPVC, are not involved in this program.  

After checking the vent pipes, consumers should call the Corrective Action Program toll-free at (800) 758-3688, between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET, seven days a week, to verify that their appliance venting systems are subject to this program. Consumers with eligible systems will receive new, professionally installed venting systems free of charge. Additionally, consumers who already have replaced their HTPV pipe systems may be eligible for reimbursement for some or all of the replacement costs.  

WASHINGTON, Mar. 20, 2000 --Maxim Enterprise Inc. and Zany Brainy are recalling about 4,900 wooden pull toys. The pull toy's wheels can break off and the bead can detach from the pull string, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The firms have received a report of wheels coming off and a report of the bead detaching from the pull string. The detached bead was found in a child's mouth. No injuries were reported, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Zany Brainy stores nationwide sold the toy set from November 1999 through February 2000 for about $70.

Consumers should immediately take the pull toys away from children, and return them to any Zany Brainy store for a $15 refund. For more information, contact Maxim Enterprises at (888) 266-2946 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Zany Brainy web site at www.zanybrainy.com.

The toy is called the Wooden Pull Along Bead Coaster, which is written on the packaging. It is a flat, wooden platform with wooden wheels, and is about 10 inches long. On top of the platform are twisting, red and blue plastic wires threaded with multi-colored beads. The red pull string that attaches to the platform has a bead at the end. "BEAD COASTER" is printed on top of the wood platform of the toy in multicolor block letters.

The pull toy was part of a toy box set from the "Childhood Classics Wooden Chest & Toy Collection." The other toys in the set included wood puzzles, a pounding bench and a block set.

A supporting clip that affixes the spray nozzle to the bottle becomes brittle and could break off during use. The cleaning solution could spill onto consumers' hands or get in their eyes, causing irritation and burns to the skin or eyes.

The product, used to clean exterior wood, is sold individually and in a kit with a wood protector. The 32-ounce bottle is gray and shows a photo of a wooden house deck on the label. A blue cap attaches the white spray apparatus on the bottle that is designed to be used with a garden hose. 

There is no handle on these bottles. They are designed to be held by the neck of the bottle. 

Hardware stores, such as Scotty's, Hechingers and Lowe's, sold the wood cleaner nationwide from March 1999 through May 1999 for $10 to $12, and for $27 to $30 when sold as part of the kit.

No accidents or injuries have been reported. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission to prevent possible injuries.

Consumers should stop using this wood cleaner immediately, and return it to the store where it was purchased for replacement with a wood cleaner in a redesigned bottle, or a refund. The redesigned bottle supports the nozzle attachment with a handle. For more information, consumers should call GE at (800) 626-2000 anytime.

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2000 -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar Tree Stores Inc.is recalling about 700,000 doll feeding sets. The doll bib in the set has snaps that detach, presenting a choking hazard to young children.

CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these bibs. The recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

The recalled doll feeding set consists of a bib with pink and blue baby cupids, a plastic baby food jar with pink top and a label reading "Love My Baby Baby Food", baby bottle, two-handle pink cup, and a small blue container. Writing on the packaging reads "Love My Baby Doll Care Feeding Set." On the back right-hand corner of the package is SKU number 563239. The set was sold in a box labeled for children ages 4 years and over.

Dollar Tree Stores nationwide sold the doll feeding sets during December 1999 for about $1.00.

Consumers should take this recalled toy away from young children immediately and return it to any Dollar Tree Store for a refund. For additional information, call Dollar Tree Stores at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.

The State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection brought this matter to CPSC's attention.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2001 -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 18,000 motorcycles, used in motocross competition. The rear brakes on these motorcycles can fail, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries or death.

CPSC and Kawasaki have not received any reports of injuries or failure of the rear braking system. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

The recalled Kawasaki motorcycles are 2001 KX series motocross vehicles, with model numbers KX65, KX85, KX100, KX125, KX250 and KX500. The name "Kawasaki" appears on each side of the frame near the steering column, and the model number appears on each side of the frame running from the rear tire to the braking system. The motorcycles are green, with white on the front of the steering column and on the each side of the seat. Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold the motorcycles from May 2000 to November 2000 for between $2,800 and $5,800.

Consumers should stop using the motorcycles immediately. Kawasaki will mail owners a free repair kit. Owners can make the repair themselves or return their motorcycle to a Kawasaki dealership, for a free repair. For more information, consumers should call their local dealership or Kawasaki at (866) 802-9381, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; or, go to the company's website at www.buykawasaki.com.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2002 -- Dollar Tree Stores Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 280,000 animal toy sponges. The eyes on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores have received one report of an eye coming off. No injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

There are three types of sponge animals involved in this recall: whales, turtles and fish. The sponge animals are made of soft terry cloth and have suction cups for attaching to tiled or smooth surfaces. The toys have a sewn-in label that reads in part, "DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBUTION, INC.," "MADE IN CHINA" and "RN# 87254."

Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express and Dollar Bills sold the stuffed animals nationwide from May 2001 through September 2002 for $1.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Consumers should take these sponge animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Dollar Tree Stores at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2000 -- Pottery Barn Kids is voluntarily recalling about 200 Stinson Bunk Beds. The side rail and guardrails can break, causing the bed to collapse and allowing childen to fall out of the beds.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Pottery Barn has received two reports of beds collapsing. Two 3-year-old girls suffered minor scrapes and bruises in separate incidents.

The bunk beds are made of pine in white or honey, and are identified in the Pottery Barn Kids catalog by model numbers 3443082 or 3443090.

The recalled bunk beds were sold through Pottery Barn Furniture Outlets in Leesburg, Va.; Memphis, Tenn.; Dawsonville, Ga.; and Jeffersonville, Ohio; and nationwide through the Pottery Barn Kids catalog from September 1999 through July 2000 for about $1,100.

Consumers should stop using the bunk beds and contact Pottery Barn Kids at (800) 671-8312 to schedule a home pick-up. The firm will refund the purchase price, including shipping, and provide a $200 gift certificate. For additional information, contact Pottery Barn Kids at (800) 671-8312 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Saturday.

The waist snap on the jeans can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

These indigo-colored jeans were sold in children sizes small (2- 3), medium (3-4), large (4-5), XL (5-6) and XXL (6-7). A red and blue label on the jeans reads, "GYMSPORT," and "Made in Mexico." Gymboree stores nationwide sold these jeans from March 1999 through June 1999 for about $19.

Gymboree has received one report of the snap coming off, but there have been no reports of injuries.

Consumers should return the jeans to a Gymboree store for a refund. For more information, call Gymboree at (800) 558-9885 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PDT Monday through Friday.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2001 -- World Industries Inc. is voluntarily recalling 10,000 skateboard helmets. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The helmets failed impact testing required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets. Riders wearing these helmets are not adequately protected from falls and could suffer head injuries or death. CPSC and World Industries have not received any reports of injuries.

The recalled helmets come in black, blue and white and have the name "World Industries" printed on the chin strap, the back of the helmet, and the inside padding. On the sides of the helmet, yellow and blue cartoon characters can be seen shooting fire from a gun. Two labels inside of the helmet read in part, "Certified CPSC 16CFR1203," "Warning This Helmet Is Not For Motor Vehicle" and "Made in China."

Retail outlets, chains and catalogs nationwide sold the helmets from October 2000 through May 2001 for about $40.

Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund. Consumers also can call World Industries toll-free at (888) 338-4562 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 7, 1999 -- Franco Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Metuchen, N.J., is recalling beanbags sold with about 4,800 Barney Hopscotch Game Towels. The seams on these beanbags can separate and allow plastic pellets to be released, presenting an aspiration hazard to young children.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Franco Manufacturing are not aware of any injuries involving these beanbags. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

The Barney Hopscotch Game Towel is a terry beach towel with a printed hopscotch board in red, yellow, blue and green. The two beanbags sold with the towels also are made with a terry fabric, one solid green and one solid purple. The beanbags are 2 inches square in size. The towel is 29 inches by 58 inches, and has the Barney, Baby Bop and BJ characters printed on it. The sewn-in label on the towel reads, in part, "Franco Beach Co," and "Made in China." The game towel was sold in a clear plastic bags with white plastic handles.

Ames, Meijers and Walmart stores sold the game towels nationwide from March 1999 through May 1999 for about $15.

Consumers should take these beanbags away from children immediately, and send them to Franco Manufacturing for a refund, including the cost of postage. Only the beanbags should be sent to Franco Manufacturing Co. Inc., ATTN: Consumer Relations, 555 Prospect St., Metuchen, NJ 08840. For more information, consumers should call Franco Manufacturing at (800) 631-4663 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.

WASHINGTON, March 22, 2000 -- Russ Berrie & Co. Inc., of Oakland, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 13,400 rattles. The shape and size of the rattle's handle allow it to become lodged in the throats of babies, posing a choking hazard.

The rattles violate the Federal Hazardous Substances Act for the design and construction of baby rattles, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

CPSC and Russ Berrie are not aware of any incidents or injuries involving these rattles. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

The Precious Keepsakes brand silver-plated "New Baby" rattle is 6 inches long and consists of a spinning ball on top of an ornate handle, which includes a small bear and a bow.

The rattle was sold as item number 10399. The item number appears on the product packaging. A silver tag attached to the rattle with a ribbon reads "NEW BABY."

Specialty and drug stores, and flower and gift shops nationwide sold these rattles from November 1998 through December 1999 for about $14.

Consumers should take these rattles away from babies immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, contact Russ Berrie & Co. at (800) 272-7877 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write to Russ Berrie & Co. Inc., Attn: Customer Service Dept., 111 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2000 -- Tropitone Furniture Co., of Irvine, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 1,440 Echo swivel rocker chairs. The base of the chair can crack, causing the person seated in the chair to fall.

Tropitone has received five reports of the base of these chairs cracking, and one report of a consumer falling from a chair. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the swivel rocker chairs and contact Tropitone Furniture Co. to receive a free replacement base for their rocker chair. For more information, contact Tropitone at (800) 654-7000 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m PT Monday through Friday.

The chairs have oval-shaped arms and are sold in two styles. Chairs with model number 189930 have cushion seats. Chairs with model number 199930 have sling fabric seats. Both models were sold in various solid colors and print fabrics. The chair frames have six color finishes: aged pewter, aluminum, chrome, golden bronze, heron blue, and textured ebony.

Outdoor/patio furniture stores nationwide sold the chairs from January 2000 through May 2000 for between $250 and $280.

WASHINGTON, April 17, 2001 -- Gladstrong Investments USA is voluntarily recalling about 13 million disposable lighters. The lighters' child-resistant mechanisms are frequently ineffective, allowing young children to operate the lighters.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

CPSC and Gladstrong Investments have received a report of a 4- year-old girl who died after starting a fire with a Gladstrong Investments lighter and then hid in a closet. The fire caused an estimated $72,000 in damages. In another incident, two brothers, a 4- year-old and a 6-year-old, reportedly ignited clothing and paper inside a car while playing with one of these lighters causing about $1,500 in damages. They were not injured.

The recalled lighters have their brand name, "BODA-BING," "GIL," "HAPPY," or "WAX" stamped on both sides of their metal tops. The UPC bar code on the lighters' labels is "0-80692-99930-1," "0-295114-0" or starts with "7-55998." Writing on these lighters includes "MADE IN CHINA." The lighters were sold in various colors.

Convenience, drug and discount stores nationwide sold these lighters from January 1998 through February 2001 for about $1.

Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, call Gladstrong at (877) 666-0664 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

These lighters were discovered by CPSC surveillance and from reports from the Franklin, N.H. and Kenosha, Wis. fire departments.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2000 -- HANRO USA Inc. of New York, N.Y., is recalling about 2,100 ladies' robes because they do not meet federal flammability standards.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says the robes present a serious risk of burn injuries.

Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper.

HANRO USA Inc. has received one report that a robe ignited when exposed to flame and burned the consumer's hair.

The five different styles of recalled robes are made with 90 percent cotton and 10 percent polyester fleece fabric. The robes contain the sewn-in label "HANRO of Switzerland." They were sold in colors white, blue, ivory, beige and gray, and in sizes XS through L. Department stores and boutiques nationwide sold these robes from October 1998 through January 2000 for between $280 to $350.

Consumers shold stop using the robes immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund and a $50 HANRO gift certificate. For more information, contact HANRO USA at (800) 889-7443 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.