CPSC recall 04-167, announced June 22, 2004, covers Kmart Basic Editions Infant and Toddler Girls' Rompers (about 20,000 units). The crocheted cherry-shape tassels and plastic buttons may pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should return the rompers to the Kmart store where purchased for a refund. Recall contact: go to www.kmart.com.
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"MADE IN/HECHO EN BANGLADESH" and "basic EDITIONS®" is printed on a label inside the neck of the garment.
Which products are included?
The recalled rompers are pink and white gingham with pink buttons and crocheted cherry-shape tassels on the pocket and green and white gingham bows on the trim of the leg openings. The rompers were sold in infant sizes 12 months to 24 months and toddler sizes 2T to 5T. "MADE IN/HECHO EN BANGLADESH" and "basic EDITIONS®" is printed on a label inside the neck of the garment.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The crocheted cherry-shape tassels and plastic buttons may pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of children pulling off the crocheted cherry-shape tassels. No injuries reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should return the rompers to the Kmart store where purchased for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kmart
- Manufacturer
- Kmart Corporation, of Troy, Mich.
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 04-167
- Units
- About 20,000
- Manufactured in
- Bangladesh
- Sold at / sales period
- Exclusively at Kmart stores nationwide, from February 2004 through May 2004, for about $8.
Basic Editions Infant and Toddler Girls' Rompers
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information, consumers can contact Kmart at (866) KMART 4U anytime or visit the firm's website at www.kmart.com
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