The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13008·Announced 2012-10-16

Children's Apparel Network Recalls Fleece Hoodie Sets for Lead Paint Violation

Children's Apparel Network is recalling fleece hoodie and t-shirt sets sold at Target because the zipper coating contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.

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 (lead paint violation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Children's Apparel Network, Ltd. is recalling approximately 6,200 fleece hoodie and t-shirt sets due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The surface coating on the zipper of the fleece hoodie contains excessive levels of lead. The recalled products are two-piece coordinated sets featuring Disney character designs in red/white, gray/red, and black/blue color combinations, available in sizes 12M to 5T.

The sets were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and Target.com from October 2011 through December 2011 for approximately $18. The hoodies have identification numbers printed on the label along the side seam, including DP4253B for the red Snow White style, J4821 for the gray Mickey Mouse style, and J4820-A for the blue Cars style.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should take the product away from children immediately and return the set to any Target store for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Children's Apparel Network at (800) 919-1917 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Fleece Hoodie and T-Shirt Sets
Manufacturer
Children's Apparel Network, Ltd. of New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
6,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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