CPSC recall 07-284, announced August 23, 2007, covers Millennium Apparel Group Basic Editions brand Girls' Clothing Sets (about 4,700 units). The recalled shirts have drawstrings at the waist. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard. Recall contact: call (800) 659-7026, or go to www.kmart.com.
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Which products are included?
The two Basic Edition brand girls' sets have fully tunneled waist drawstrings and two-fer style layered shirts. One set has a light green screen print top with "Varsity Club Winning Attitude" text, over a white shirt, paired with turquoise cuff shorts. The second set has an orange screen print top with "Paradise University Girls Club" text, over a white shirt paired with light green knit shorts. Both sets were sold in the following girls' sizes: 4/5, 6/6X, 7/8, and 10/12.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled shirts have drawstrings at the waist. Children can get entangled or caught in a vehicle door and can be dragged, posing a serious risk of injury or death.
Incidents and injuries
None.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 07-284
- Units
- About 4,700
- Manufactured in
- Egypt
- Sold at / sales period
- Kmart stores nationwide from March 2007 through May 2007 for between $10 and $13 per set.
- Importer
- Millennium Apparel Group, of New York, N.Y.
Basic Editions brand Girls' Clothing Sets
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Kmart at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, or visit Kmart's Web site at www.kmart.com
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