Emma's Garden Polka-Dot Girls' Dresses Recalled by TJX Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC recall 11249 · announced June 15, 2011 · The Tjx · 21,000 units affected

The product

This recall involves the Emma's Garden® polka-dot dresses. The girls' dresses in sizes 12 months to 5T were sold in black and white and pink and white. There are three decorative buttons which are round, white and approximately 3/4 inch in diameter. Dresses sold in the United States have neck tags bearing tracking number TJX-80327TDS1.

The hazard

The decorative buttons on the front of the dress can detach, posing a choking hazard.

What to do (per CPSC)

Consumers should immediately take the dresses away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund

Official CPSC recall notice →

Notes

Incidents (per CPSC): None reported in the United States or Canada
Sold at: T.J. Maxx sold the pink and white design and Marshalls sold the black and white design in the United States from February 2011 through May 2011 for about $13. Winners stores sold both designs in Canada, from March 2011 through April 2011 for about $17.
Consumer contact: For additional information, consumers in the United States should call (800) 926-6299 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the websites www.tjmaxx.com orwww.marshallsonline.com. Consumers in Canada should call toll-free (800) 646-9466 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the website www.winners.ca

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.