The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11171·Announced 2011-03-15

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

Matilda Jane is recalling the Girl's Chelsa Dress because buttons can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

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 choking hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Matilda Jane LLC of Fort Wayne, Ind., is recalling the Girl's Chelsa Dress due to a choking hazard. The dress is a sleeveless sundress available in sizes 2, 4, and 6. The top is white with green polka dots, and the bottom features a green and yellow floral design with a multi-colored floral border at the hem.

The recall is necessary because the buttons on the dress can come off, posing a choking hazard. Matilda Jane has received one report of an incident involving the product, but no injuries were reported. The company estimates that about 1,500 units were sold.

The dresses were sold in-home trunk shows and online from February 1 through February 25, 2011. Consumers should stop using the dress immediately and return it to Matilda Jane Clothing for repair or a refund. For more information, contact Matilda Jane Clothing at [email protected], call collect at 260-424-3511, or visit www.matildajaneclothing.com.

The recalled product

Product
Girl's Dress
Manufacturer
Matilda Jane LLC of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
1,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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