June 22, 2004
Name
of product:
Basic Editions Infant and Toddler Girls’ Romper
Units: About 20,000
Manufacturer: Kmart Corporation, of Troy, Mich.
Hazard: The crocheted cherry-shape tassels and plastic buttons may pull
off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Description: The recalled rompers are pink and white gingham with pink
buttons and crocheted cherry-shape tassels on the pocket and green and white
gingham bows on the trim of the leg openings. The rompers were sold in infant
sizes 12-months to 24-months and toddler sizes 2T to 5T. “MADE IN/HECHO EN
BANGLADESH” and “basic EDITIONS®” is printed on a label inside the neck of the
garment.
Sold at: Exclusively at Kmart stores nationwide from February 2004
through May 2004 for about $8.
Manufactured in: Bangladesh
Remedy: Consumers should return the rompers to the Kmart store where
purchased for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact
Kmart at (866) KMART 4U anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.kmart.com/helpdesk/index.jsp?display=safety&subdisplay=recall