Apple Park Recalls Children’s Loungewear Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
CPSC recall 13268 · announced August 20, 2013 · Apple Park · 7,250 units affected
The product
This recall involves Apple Park children's 96% viscose and 4% spandex two-piece sets from the Apple Park Bamboo Loungewear Collection. They were sold in children's sizes 6 months through size 4. The sets consist of a long-sleeve shirt paired with matching full-length pants with elastic waistband. The collar, ankles and wristbands are solid-colored. The sets come in five animal character prints: pink "bunny," blue "cubby," white/green "ducky," violet "lamby" and green "monkey." "GPU CO815" is printed on sewn labels at the pants waistline and along the shirt's bottom right side seam.
The hazard
The loungewear garments fail to meet children's sleepwear federal flammability standards which require sleepwear, including loungewear, to be either snug-fitting or flame resistant, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the pajamas and contact Apple Park for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Boutiques, children's specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com,
Consumer contact: Apple Park toll-free at (866) 708-4695 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.applepark.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.