Children's Robes Sold On Amazon, Walmart Recalled Over Burn Risk

About 10,000 children's robes are being recalled because they don't meet the federal flammability standards, thereby posing burn risks to the kids using them.

The recall affects Star Art in Linen-branded children's 100% polyester robes, the announcement posted at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website noted.

So far, no incidents or injuries related to the recall have been reported. However, the manufacturer, Mark of Fifth Avenue, noted that customers should stop using the robes even if they look safe as these are in violation of the mandatory safety standards for children's sleepwear. Therefore, they "cannot be sold, worn or distributed."

"As such, all customers should immediately stop using the robe and contact us for more information regarding the recall," the company noted.

As the CPSC explained, flammability standards in children's sleepwear aim to protect the kids from burns. This is why children's sleepwear are required to be flame resistant and must be able to "self-extinguish" a flame from fire sources such as candles, matches or lighters. This applies to a variety of children's sleepwear, including robes, pajamas, nightgowns and loungewear.

Those who purchased an affected product are advised to take the robes away from the children and contact the company to get a full refund. The products had long sleeves and came in several colors: black, navy, blue plaid, red plaid, red, royal blue, and gray.

The robes also have "two front pockets and two side seam belt loops with a matching belt," the company noted, and came in sizes 2, 3-4, 5-6, 6-7, 7-8, and 10-12. The clothing was sold online on Amazon and Walmart's website from August 2019 to June 2021.

Images of the affected robes are available on the company's website, as well as in the CPSC report. Those who aren't quite sure if their robes are affected by the recall may email a photo of the garment to mofaproductsafety@gmail.com so the company can determine if it is included.

"Consumers can receive a full refund of the purchase price of the garment by cutting the robes in half, taking a photo of the cut garment, and sending an email to mofaproductsafety@gmail.com with the photos and your address," the company noted.