CPSCGeneral Alert
Children’s Apparel Network Recalls Girl’s Clothing Sets; Waist Belt Poses Risk o...
Published: April 24, 2013Recall ID: 13177Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The vest sold with these sets has a faux half-belt sewn into the side seams with a hook and eye closure at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors and it poses an entanglement hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves girl's "Young Hearts" brand three-piece clothing sets. The sets were sold with a pink vest, black pullover shirt and knit pants in sizes 12 months to 6X. "Young Hearts" is printed on a label inside the shirt collar. The pink vest has a black bow applique on the left front and a pink elastic belt with silver clasps.
Affected Products
Girl's Three-Piece Clothing Set
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Childrens-Apparel-Network-Recalls-Girls-Clothing-Sets-Waist-Belt-Poses-Risk-of-Entrapment |
| Title | Children’s Apparel Network Recalls Girl’s Clothing Sets; Waist Belt Poses Risk of Entrapment |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13177.13177.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Young Hearts brand girl’s clothing set |
| Hazards › Name | The vest sold with these sets has a faux half-belt sewn into the side seams with a hook and eye closure at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors and it poses an entanglement hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Girl's Three-Piece Clothing Set |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 9,200 |
| Recall I D | 1366 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately detach the faux half-belt from the side seams of the vest to eliminate the hazard, or return the set to the store where purchased for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Children's Apparel Network, of New York, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Conway, Citi Trends, Duckwall-Alco and other children's apparel stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from September 2012 to December 2012 for about $40. |
| Recall Date | 2013-04-24T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves girl's "Young Hearts" brand three-piece clothing sets. The sets were sold with a pink vest, black pullover shirt and knit pants in sizes 12 months to 6X. "Young Hearts" is printed on a label inside the shirt collar. The pink vest has a black bow applique on the left front and a pink elastic belt with silver clasps. |
| Recall Number | 13177 |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Refund |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Children's Apparel Network at (800) 919-1917 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.childrensapparelnetwork.com and click on "PRESS." |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |