The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12122·Announced 2012-02-28

Papa Bear Loungeabouts Children's Pajamas Recalled for Flammability Violations

Papa Bear Loungeabouts children's pajamas are being recalled because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury to 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 risk-of-harm product (burn injury) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Papa Bear Loungeabouts, LLC is recalling all styles of children's pajama sets, separate pajama pants, and nightgowns in sizes 0-6X and 7-14. The recalled sleepwear is made of 100% cotton poplin or 100% cotton flannel and features a garment label with the name "Papa Bear Loungeabouts" and a picture of a bear sewn into the center back neckline. The products were sold in boys and girls styles in various colors and novelty print designs.

The recall is due to the garments failing to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, which poses a risk of burn injury to children. The company has reported no injuries or illnesses associated with the use of the recalled products. An estimated 10,000 units were sold nationwide and online at children's clothing and specialty retailers from January 2004 to December 2011.

Consumers should stop using the recalled sleepwear immediately and return the product to the retailer where it was purchased for a refund, exchange, or store credit. For additional information, consumers can contact the specific retailer from whom they purchased the products, including Pajamamania, Bright Beginnings, Comfykid.com, My Baby Pajamas, The Pajama Company, and Zulily.

The recalled product

Product
Children's pajamas and sleepwear
Affected units
10,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.