FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 7, 2012
Release #12-242 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (855) 776-6641
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
Children's Pajamas Recalled by My Clothes Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of product: Children's Pajamas
Units: About 1,100
Importer: My Clothes Inc., of Montgomery, Ala.
Hazard: The pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children.
Incidents/Injuries: None
Description: Two types of pajamas are being recalled: a long-sleeved nightgown and a set consisting of a long-sleeved shirt and long pants. The long-sleeved nightgown, Style 14, is cotton knit with multi-colored polka dots. The sleeves and hem are ruffled. The shirt and pants set, Style 15 or Style 314RG, is cotton with a red and white gingham print pattern and white piping on the collar, sleeves and pant legs. The shirt has four buttons. The garments were sold in sizes 12 months through size 14. The style number and the words "PJs by My Clothes" are printed on tags sewn into the center back of the gown, the neck of the shirt and the rear waistband of the pants.
Sold at: Children's boutiques and specialty retailers and online nationwide from August 2011 through December 2011 for between $35 and $45.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Children should stop wearing the recalled sleepwear immediately and consumers should return it to the retailer where they purchased the pajamas for a full refund, exchange or store credit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact My Clothes Inc. at (855) 776-6641 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by e-mail at info@pjsbymyclothesinc.com, or visit the firm's website at www.pjsbymyclothesinc.com (pdf).
Style 14
Style 15 or 314RG
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov
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