CPSC recall 11-249, announced June 15, 2011, covers TJX Emma's Garden® Polka-Dot girls' dresses (about 21,000 units). The decorative buttons on the front of the dress can detach, posing a choking hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the dresses away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 926-6299 or (800) 646-9466, or go to www.tjmaxx.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves the Emma's Garden® polka-dot dresses. The girls' dresses in sizes 12 months to 5T were sold in black and white and pink and white. There are three decorative buttons which are round, white and approximately 3/4 inch in diameter. Dresses sold in the United States have neck tags bearing tracking number TJX-80327TDS1.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The decorative buttons on the front of the dress can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported in the United States or Canada
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the dresses away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- TJX
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 11-249
- Units
- About 21,000 in the U.S.; 2,600 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- T.J. Maxx sold the pink and white design and Marshalls sold the black and white design in the United States from February 2011 through May 2011 for about $13. Winners stores sold both designs in Canada, from March 2011 through April 2011 for about $17.
- Importer
- The TJX Companies, Inc., of Framingham, Mass.
Emma's Garden® Polka-Dot girls' dresses
CPSC product type: Clothing
Recall contact information
For additional information, consumers in the United States should call (800) 926-6299 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the websites www.tjmaxx.com orwww.marshallsonline.com. Consumers in Canada should call toll-free (800) 646-9466 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the website www.winners.ca
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