CPSC, HIS International Announce Recall of Jumper Sets

Recalled February 15, 2005 · CPSC recall 05108 · HIS

Hazard

The paint on the buttons contains excessive lead levels, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the denim jumper away from children and return it to Kmart for a refund or replacement.

Units

About 6,700

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The recalled denim jumper sets are made of 100 percent cotton and were sold in three different styles. Style number 2814X is a long sleeve bodysuit with a flower appliqué jumper. Style number 2817X is a striped turtleneck with a heart pocket jumper and Style number 2818X is a long sleeve bodysuit with a patchwork jumper.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the denim jumper away from children and return it to Kmart for a refund or replacement.

Contact

Consumers should contact HIS International toll free at (888) 467-3990 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.nokidding-HIS.com for additional information.

Product

Denim Jumper Set

Manufacturer(s)

HIS International, of New York, NY

Retailers

Exclusively at Kmart Stores nationwide from July 2004 to November 2004 for about $13.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →