The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·16761·Announced 2016-07-26

Smocked Threads Recalls Children's Nightgowns for Flammability Violation

Smocked Threads by Cecil & Lou is recalling about 65 children's nightgowns because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injuries.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 injuries) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Smocked Threads by Cecil & Lou, of Tyler, Texas, is recalling about 65 girl's 100% cotton tunic nightgowns. The nightgowns were sold in a pink and white checkered pattern with white piping trim in sizes 12 months to 8. They feature buttons on the center front and cuffs, a pocket on the left chest, and a neck label reading "C&L Smocked Threads by Cecil and Lou." The products were manufactured in Vietnam.

The recall is being conducted because the nightgowns fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, which poses a risk of burn injuries to children. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The nightgowns were sold online at www.cecilandlou.com from January 2016 through June 2016 for about $23. Consumers should immediately take the recalled nightgowns away from children and return them to the firm for a full refund, including shipping, or a merchandise credit of $23. Cecil & Lou is contacting all known purchasers directly.

The recalled product

Product
Children's nightgowns
Manufacturer
Smocked Threads by Cecil & Lou, of Tyler, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Sleepwear
Hazard
Affected units
65

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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