CPSC recall 03-055, announced December 20, 2002, covers Wear Me Apparel Infant Girl's Garments (about 3,000 units). The paint on the "smiley face" zipper-pull attached to the sweat jacket of these garments contains lead. Consumers should return the clothing sets to any Kmart store to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call (212) 842-6172.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Only style numbers 40801002 and 40801003 are included in the recall and can be found on the reverse side of the care label.
Which products are included?
The recalled garments were sold under the "Joe Boxer" brand name in sizes 12-months through 18-months and size 24-months. The garments were sold as sets that include a light tan sweat jacket with the word "Smile" embroidered on the front and a painted "smiley face" yellow zipper-pull and red sweat pants. Only style numbers 40801002 and 40801003 are included in the recall and can be found on the reverse side of the care label. Writing on the collar label includes "MADE IN/HECHO EN CHINA."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The paint on the "smiley face" zipper-pull attached to the sweat jacket of these garments contains lead. Young children could ingest lead from the zipper-pull, presenting a lead poisoning hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Wear Me Apparel Corp. and CPSC have not received any reports of injuries involving these garments. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should return the clothing sets to any Kmart store to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Wear Me Apparel
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 03-055
- Units
- About 3,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Kmart stores nationwide exclusively sold these garments, from August 2002 through October 2002, for between $10 and $13.
- Importer
- Wear Me Apparel Corp., of New York, N.Y.
Infant Girl's Garments
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional questions, consumers can contact Wear Me Apparel Corp. at (212) 842-6172.
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