Matilda Jane Recalls Girl's Chelsa Dress Due to Choking Hazard
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
Photos from the recall notice

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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