Recall: Kmart Corp. Recall of Girls' Rompers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2004 Release # 04-167

Firm's Hotline: (866) KMART4U CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Kmart Media contact: (248) 463-1077

CPSC, Kmart Corp. Announce Recall of Girls' Rompers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

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.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of children pulling off the crocheted cherry-shape tassels. No injuries reported.

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 www.kmart.com