CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Girls' Rompers

Recalled June 22, 2004 · CPSC recall 04167 · Kmart

Hazard

The crocheted cherry-shape tassels and plastic buttons may pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should return the rompers to the Kmart store where purchased for a refund.

Units

About 20,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received two reports of children pulling off the crocheted cherry-shape tassels. No injuries reported.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should return the rompers to the Kmart store where purchased for a refund.

Contact

For additional information, consumers can contact Kmart at (866) KMART 4U anytime or visit the firm's website at www.kmart.com

Product

Basic Editions Infant and Toddler Girls' Rompers

Manufacturer(s)

Kmart Corporation, of Troy, Mich.

Retailers

Exclusively at Kmart stores nationwide, from February 2004 through May 2004, for about $8.

Made in

Bangladesh

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