Kmart Recalls Basic Editions Girls' Clothing Sets Due to Waist Drawstring Hazard
Kmart is recalling about 4,700 Basic Editions girls' clothing sets because waist drawstrings pose an entrapment hazard. Consumers should remove the drawstrings immediately.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (entrapment hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Kmart is recalling approximately 4,700 units of Basic Editions brand girls' clothing sets. The recalled sets were sold in Kmart stores nationwide from March 2007 through May 2007 for between $10 and $13 per set. The sets were manufactured by Millennium Apparel Group of New York, N.Y., and imported from Egypt.
The hazard involves fully tunneled waist drawstrings on the shirts. Children can get entangled or caught in a vehicle door and can be dragged, posing a serious risk of injury or death. No injuries or deaths have been reported in connection with this recall.
The recalled products include two specific styles: a light green screen print top with "Varsity Club Winning Attitude" text over a white shirt paired with turquoise cuff shorts, and an orange screen print top with "Paradise University Girls Club" text over a white shirt paired with light green knit shorts. Both sets were available in girls' sizes 4/5, 6/6X, 7/8, and 10/12. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard. For additional information, contact Kmart at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, or visit www.kmart.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Basic Editions brand Girls' Clothing Sets
- Manufacturer
- Millennium Apparel Group, of New York, N.Y.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 4,700
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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