The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13004·Announced 2012-10-04

Buy Buy Baby Recalls Pink Angel Girls' Denim Shorts for Choking Hazard

Buy Buy Baby is recalling Pink Angel embroidered girls' denim shorts because decorative studs can detach and pose 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 for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Buy Buy Baby is recalling "Pink Angel" branded embroidered denim shorts for girl infants and toddlers in sizes 12M to 4T. The shorts feature a bright pink lace belt and two embroidered butterflies on the left front panel, with decorative studs attached to the front and rear pockets. Style numbers B91540 or B11540 are located on the hangtag.

The recall is due to a choking hazard, as the decorative studs on the pockets can detach. Buy Buy Baby received one report of the studs detaching, but no injuries have been reported. The shorts were imported by Franshaw, Inc., of New York, N.Y., and manufactured in China.

Approximately 1,170 units were sold at Buy Buy Baby retail locations from January 2012 to July 2012 for about $10 to $12. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shorts and return them to any Buy Buy Baby store to receive a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Buy Buy Baby toll-free at (877) 328-9222 or visit the Safety and Recalls link on the company's website.

The recalled product

Product
Pink Angel Embroidered Girls' Denim Shorts
Manufacturer
Franshaw, Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
1,170

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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