Basic Editions Girls' Clothing Sets Recalled by Kmart; Drawstrings at Waist Pose Entrapment Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 08-117 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 6, 2007
- Brand
- Kmart
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Basic Editions-brand girls' clothing sets
- Hazard
- Suffocation and strangulation hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Units
- About 13,000
- Made in
- Pakistan
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
The recalled two-piece clothing set has olive-colored knit pants with a fully-tunneled waist drawstring and a pink short-sleeved top with necktie. The set was sold in the following girls' sizes: 4/5, 6/6X, 7/8, and 10/12.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Basic Editions-brand girls' clothing sets · About 13,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Kmart stores nationwide during July 2007 for about $17 per set.; Millennium Apparel Group, of New York, N.Y..
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Kmart at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.kmart.com
Recall history and context
Kmart appears in 18 CPSC recalls on record. See all Kmart recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Basic Editions-brand girls' clothing sets (About 13,000 units). The recalled two-piece clothing set has olive-colored knit pants with a fully-tunneled waist drawstring and a pink short-sleeved top with necktie.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Suffocation and strangulation hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.