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Children’s Apparel Network Recalls Girl’s Clothing Sets; Waist Belt Poses Risk of Entrapment

Recall 13-177 · April 24, 2013 · Children’s Apparel Network

What to doConsumers should immediately detach the faux half-belt from the side seams of the vest to eliminate the hazard, or return the set to the store where purchased for a full refund.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
13-177 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 24, 2013
Brand
Children’s Apparel Network
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Girl's Three-Piece Clothing Set
Hazard
Suffocation and strangulation, Crashes and loss of control hazard
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulationCrashes and loss of control
Remedy
Refund, Repair
Units
About 9,200
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
January 23, 2015

What was recalled

This recall involves girl's "Young Hearts" brand three-piece clothing sets. The sets were sold with a pink vest, black pullover shirt and knit pants in sizes 12 months to 6X. "Young Hearts" is printed on a label inside the shirt collar. The pink vest has a black bow applique on the left front and a pink elastic belt with silver clasps.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Girl's Three-Piece Clothing Set · About 9,200 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Conway, Citi Trends, Duckwall-Alco and other children's apparel stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from September 2012 to December 2012 for about $40.; Children's Apparel Network, of New York, N.Y..

Consumer contact

Children's Apparel Network at (800) 919-1917 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.childrensapparelnetwork.com and click on "PRESS."

Recall history and context

Children’s Apparel Network appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

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?

Girl's Three-Piece Clothing Set (About 9,200 units). This recall involves girl's "Young Hearts" brand three-piece clothing sets.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Suffocation and strangulation, Crashes and loss of control hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately detach the faux half-belt from the side seams of the vest to eliminate the hazard, or return the set to the store where purchased for a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 23, 2015. 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.