CPSCAugust 23, 2007

Basic Editions Girls' Clothing Sets Recalled by Kmart

Basic Editions Girls' Clothing Sets Recalled by Kmart; Drawstrings at Waist Pose Entrapment Hazard

Why was Basic Editions Girls' Clothing Sets Recalled by Kmart recalled?

The recalled shirts have drawstrings at the waist. Children can get entangled or caught in a vehicle door and can be dragged, posing a serious risk of injury or death.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard. Contact: For additional information, contact Kmart at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, or visit Kmart's Web site at www.kmart.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Basic Editions brand Girls' Clothing Sets
Company
Millennium Apparel Group, of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 4,700
Sold at
Kmart stores nationwide from March 2007 through May 2007 for between $10 and $13 per set.
Recall date
August 23, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The two Basic Edition brand girls' sets have fully tunneled waist drawstrings and two-fer style layered shirts. One set has a light green screen print top with "Varsity Club Winning Attitude" text, over a white shirt, paired with turquoise cuff shorts. The second set has an orange screen print top with "Paradise University Girls Club" text, over a white shirt paired with light green knit shorts. Both sets were sold in the following girls' sizes: 4/5, 6/6X, 7/8, and 10/12.

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