Recall Radar

Matilda Jane Recalls Girl's Chelsa Dress Due to Choking Hazard

Recall 11-171 · March 15, 2011 · Matilda Jane

What to doAnyone possessing this dress should return it for repair or refund by contacting Matilda Jane Clothing.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
11-171 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 15, 2011
Brand
Matilda Jane
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Girl's Dress
Hazard
Choking Hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 1,500
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 2, 2016

What was recalled

The Chelsa dress is a girl's sleeveless sundress in sizes 2, 4, and 6. The top is white with green polka dots; the bottom is printed with a green and yellow floral design and has a multi-colored floral border at the hem.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Girl's Dress · About 1,500 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: In-home trunk shows and online from February 1 through February 25, 2011.; Matilda Jane LLC of Fort Wayne, Ind..

Injuries or incidents reported

Matilda Jane has received one report of an incident with no injuries.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Matilda Jane Clothing at recall@matildajaneclothing.com, call collect at 260-424-3511 or visit www.matildajaneclothing.com

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Girl's Dress (About 1,500 units). The Chelsa dress is a girl's sleeveless sundress in sizes 2, 4, and 6.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Anyone possessing this dress should return it for repair or refund by contacting Matilda Jane Clothing.

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