Basic Editions Girls' Clothing Sets Recalled by Kmart; Drawstrings at Waist Pose Entrapment Hazard

CPSC recall 08117 · announced December 6, 2007 · Millennium Apparel Group · 13,000 units affected

The product

The recalled two-piece clothing set has olive-colored knit pants with a fully-tunneled waist drawstring and a pink short-sleeved top with necktie. The set was sold in the following girls' sizes: 4/5, 6/6X, 7/8, and 10/12.

The hazard

The recalled pants have a drawstring at the waist that can pose an entrapment or entanglement hazard to children.

What to do (per CPSC)

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.

Official CPSC recall notice →

Notes

Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Kmart stores nationwide during July 2007 for about $17 per set.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Kmart at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, or visit the firm’s Web site 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.