Safety regulator, Zutopia (a division of Wet Seal Inc.) Announce Recall of Girl's Loungewear
Recall 04051 · Dec 12, 2003 · The Wet Seal Inc.
5,500
units affected
5,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04051
- Date
- Dec 12, 2003
- Company
- The Wet Seal Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,500
- Product
- Zutopia Girl's loungewear (15 different styles)
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The 15 different styles of loungewear involved in this recall are available in girl's sizes small through extra-large (equivalent to girl's sizes 7-14). The following items are involved in the recall and are labeled "Zutopia": Style No.TypeDescriptionPriceR/N# 3254 Two-piece, camisole and capri pant Blue with "Stick with me, my dreams come true" on the Camisole and on the Capri $26.50 106503 3256 Two-piece, tank and capri pant set White and light blue with "Angel's Car-Hop" on the tank $26.50 106503 S3258 Two-piece, camisole and short set White and navy with "Funky Monkey" on the camisole $18.50 106503 3252 Two-piece, tank and capri pant set Red with "Chit-Chat Telephone Co." on the tank $26.50 106503 3255 Two-piece, camisole and capri pant set Red and white with "Your Lips keep moving… but all I hear is 'Blah, Blah, Blah' " on the camisole and "Blah, Blah, Blah" on the capri pant $26.50 106503 3261 Two-piece, camisole and short set White and pink with "DJ Scratchy Itchy" on the camisole and hearts and notes on the short $18.50 106503 3262 Two-piece, camisole and capri pant set White and pink with "Sparky's Bowling and Rolling Rink…" on the camisole $26.50 106503 3257 Two-piece, camisole and capri pant set Multi-colored set with "Cutie" on the camisole $26.50 106503 3267 Capri pant Light blue with pink poodles and polka dots $19.50 106503 33340722 Lounge pant Black or red with "It's All About Me.
What can happen
The loungewear failed to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of serious burn injuries to children. The standard requires sleepwear, including loungewear, to be flame resistant and if the garment ignites, the flame must self-extinguish.
The fix
Parents should stop their children from wearing this loungewear and return the item(s) to any Zutopia store for a full refund or exchange and receive $10 in Zu Dollarz for a future purchase.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Sold at
- Zutopia stores nationwide, from January 2003 through October 2003, for between $18 and $26.50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled zutopia girl's loungewear (15 different styles)?
Parents should stop their children from wearing this loungewear and return the item(s) to any Zutopia store for a full refund or exchange and receive $10 in Zu Dollarz for a future purchase.
What is the hazard?
The loungewear failed to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of serious burn injuries to children. The standard requires sleepwear, including loungewear, to be flame resistant and if the garment ignites, the flame must self-extinguish.
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.