Apple Park Recalls Children’s Loungewear Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Recall 13268 · Aug 20, 2013 · Apple Park
7,250
units affected
7,250
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13268
- Date
- Aug 20, 2013
- Company
- Apple Park
- Units affected
- 7,250
- Product
- Children's two-piece loungewear sets
- Product type
- Nightwear
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Apple Park children's 96% viscose and 4% spandex two-piece sets from the Apple Park Bamboo Loungewear Collection. They were sold in children's sizes 6 months through size 4. The sets consist of a long-sleeve shirt paired with matching full-length pants with elastic waistband. The collar, ankles and wristbands are solid-colored. The sets come in five animal character prints: pink "bunny," blue "cubby," white/green "ducky," violet "lamby" and green "monkey." "GPU CO815" is printed on sewn labels at the pants waistline and along the shirt's bottom right side seam.
What can happen
The loungewear garments fail to meet children's sleepwear federal flammability standards which require sleepwear, including loungewear, to be either snug-fitting or flame resistant, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the pajamas and contact Apple Park for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Boutiques, children's specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com,
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's two-piece loungewear sets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the pajamas and contact Apple Park for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The loungewear garments fail to meet children's sleepwear federal flammability standards which require sleepwear, including loungewear, to be either snug-fitting or flame resistant, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.