CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Girls' Rompers
CPSC recall 04167 · announced June 22, 2004 · Kmart · 20,000 units affected
The product
The recalled rompers are pink and white gingham with pink buttons and crocheted cherry-shape tassels on the pocket and green and white gingham bows on the trim of the leg openings. The rompers were sold in infant sizes 12 months to 24 months and toddler sizes 2T to 5T. "MADE IN/HECHO EN BANGLADESH" and "basic EDITIONS®" is printed on a label inside the neck of the garment.
The hazard
The crocheted cherry-shape tassels and plastic buttons may pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should return the rompers to the Kmart store where purchased for a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received two reports of children pulling off the crocheted cherry-shape tassels. No injuries reported.
Sold at: Exclusively at Kmart stores nationwide, from February 2004 through May 2004, for about $8.
Consumer contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Kmart at (866) KMART 4U anytime or visit the firm's website at www.kmart.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.