Safety regulator, D.A.M. Clothing, Inc., Announce Recall of Basic Editions 2-Piece Toddler Girls' Short Set
Recall 02545 · May 31, 2002 · D.A.M. Clothing Inc.
9,200
units affected
9,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02545
- Date
- May 31, 2002
- Company
- D.A.M. Clothing Inc.
- Units affected
- 9,200
- Product
- Basic Editions 2-Piece Girls' Short Sets
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recalled short sets are predominantly white in color and consist of a pair of shorts and a top. These short sets are sizes 2T-5T, style # 7071. The style number is located on a hang-tag attached to the right armpit of the garment.
What can happen
The buttons on the garment are sewn on too loosely, creating a danger of them falling off or being easily pulled off, which poses a potential choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these garments immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- K-Mart stores nationwide sold these short sets, from February 2002 to March 2002, for about $7.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled basic editions 2-piece girls' short sets?
Consumers should stop using these garments immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The buttons on the garment are sewn on too loosely, creating a danger of them falling off or being easily pulled off, which poses a potential choking hazard to young 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.