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Product recall · CPSCAugust 23, 2007Highest risk
Basic Editions Girls' Clothing Sets
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What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — A child can become trapped.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.
Who to contact: 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 4,700
- Recall date
- August 23, 2007
- Brand
- Millennium Apparel Group, of New York, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Kmart stores nationwide from March 2007 through May 2007 for between $10 and $13 per set.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Basic Editions Girls' Clothing Sets Recalled by Kmart; Drawstrings at Waist Pose Entrapment Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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