Basic Editions Girls' Clothing Sets Recalled by Kmart; Drawstrings at Waist Pose Entrapment Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-08-23). Hazards: entrapment, strangulation, injury. About 4,700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07284 |
| Published | 2007-08-23 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Basic Editions brand Girls' Clothing Sets |
| Firm named in the title | Kmart |
| Firms | Millennium Apparel Group, of New York, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Egypt |
| Units (US) | 4,700 |
| Hazard classes | entrapment, strangulation, injury |
| Sold | Kmart stores nationwide from March 2007 through May 2007 for between $10 and $13 per set. |
Description
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.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None.
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