CPSC recall 04-051, announced December 12, 2003, covers The Wet Seal Zutopia Girl's loungewear (15 different styles) (5,500 units). The loungewear failed to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of serious burn injuries to children. Parents should stop their children from wearing this loungewear and return the item(s) to any Zutopia store for a full refund or exchange and receive $10 in Zu Dollarz for a future purchase. Recall contact: call (866) 475-2255, or email recall@wetseal.com.
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The 15 different styles of loungewear involved in this recall are available in girl's sizes small through extra-large (equivalent to girl's sizes 7-14). The following items are involved in the recall and are labeled "Zutopia": Style No.TypeDescriptionPriceR/N# 3254 Two-piece, camisole and capri pant Blue with "Stick with me, my dreams come true" on the Camisole and on the Capri $26.50 106503 3256 Two-piece, tank and capri pant set White and light blue with "Angel's Car-Hop" on the tank $26.50 106503 S3258 Two-piece, camisole and short set White and navy with "Funky Monkey" on the camisole $18.50 106503 3252 Two-piece, tank and capri pant set Red with "Chit-Chat Telephone Co." on the tank $26.50 106503 3255 Two-piece, camisole and capri pant set Red and white with "Your Lips keep moving… but all I hear is 'Blah, Blah, Blah' " on the camisole and "Blah, Blah, Blah" on the capri pant $26.50 106503 3261 Two-piece, camisole and short set White and pink with "DJ Scratchy Itchy" on the camisole and hearts and notes on the short $18.50 106503 3262 Two-piece, camisole and capri pant set White and pink with "Sparky's Bowling and Rolling Rink…" on the camisole $26.50 106503 3257 Two-piece, camisole and capri pant set Multi-colored set with "Cutie" on the camisole $26.50 106503 3267 Capri pant Light blue with pink poodles and polka dots $19.50 106503 33340722 Lounge pant Black or red with "It's All About Me. david and goliath" $24.50 78749 33106182 Lounge pant White with "Chick's Rule, david and goliath" and a caricature of a chick screened on the pant $24.50 78749 33340685 Lounge pant Blue with "Boys are Smelly, david and goliath" on the pant along with a caricature of a boy. $24.50 78749 33105727 Lounge pant Pink with "Boys are stupid, throw rocks at them!" On the pant along with a caricature of a boy. $24.50 78749 32771848 Capri pant Hawaiian print capri pant in blue and pastel colors with palm trees and flowers $18.00 106503 32771893 Capri pant Hawaiian print capri pant in pink and pastel colors with palm trees and flowers $18.00 106503
Why it was recalled
The loungewear failed to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of serious burn injuries to children. The standard requires sleepwear, including loungewear, to be flame resistant and if the garment ignites, the flame must self-extinguish.
Incidents and injuries
No injuries reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Official remedy
Parents should stop their children from wearing this loungewear and return the item(s) to any Zutopia store for a full refund or exchange and receive $10 in Zu Dollarz for a future purchase.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- The Wet Seal
- Product type
- Sleepwear & pajamas, Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 04-051
- Units
- 5,500
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Zutopia stores nationwide, from January 2003 through October 2003, for between $18 and $26.50.
- Distributor
- The Wet Seal Inc., of Foothill Ranch, Calif.
Zutopia Girl's loungewear (15 different styles)
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
The Wet Seal at (866) 475-2255 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can write to the company at 26972 Burbank, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610, attention: Zutopia Recall, or email at recall@wetseal.com
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