Recall: Zutopia (a division of Wet Seal Inc.) Recall of Girl's Loungewear
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2003 Release # 04-051 |
Firm's Hotline: (866) 475-2255 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
CPSC, Zutopia (a division of Wet Seal Inc.) Announce Recall of Girl's Loungewear
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: Zutopia" Girl's loungewear (15 different styles)
Units: 5,500
Distributor/Retailer: The Wet Seal Inc., of Foothill Ranch, Calif.
Hazard: The loungewear failed to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of serious burn injuries to children. The standard requires sleepwear, including loungewear, to be flame resistant and if the garment ignites, the flame must self-extinguish.
Incidents/Injuries: No injuries reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Description: The 15 different styles of loungewear involved in this recall are available in girl's sizes small through extra-large (equivalent to girl's sizes 7-14). The following items are involved in the recall and are labeled "Zutopia":
Style No. | Type | Description | Price | R/N# |
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3254 | Two-piece, camisole and capri pant | Blue with "Stick with me, my dreams come true" on the Camisole and on the Capri | $26.50 | 106503 |
3256 | Two-piece, tank and capri pant set | White and light blue with "Angel's Car-Hop" on the tank | $26.50 | 106503 |
S3258 | Two-piece, camisole and short set | White and navy with "Funky Monkey" on the camisole | $18.50 | 106503 |
3252 | Two-piece, tank and capri pant set | Red with "Chit-Chat Telephone Co." on the tank | $26.50 | 106503 |
3255 | Two-piece, camisole and capri pant set | Red and white with "Your Lips keep moving… but all I hear is ‘Blah, Blah, Blah' " on the camisole and "Blah, Blah, Blah" on the capri pant | $26.50 | 106503 |
3261 | Two-piece, camisole and short set | White and pink with "DJ Scratchy Itchy" on the camisole and hearts and notes on the short | $18.50 | 106503 |
3262 | Two-piece, camisole and capri pant set | White and pink with "Sparky's Bowling & Rolling Rink…" on the camisole | $26.50 | 106503 |
3257 | Two-piece, camisole and capri pant set | Multi-colored set with "Cutie" on the camisole | $26.50 | 106503 |
3267 | Capri pant | Light blue with pink poodles and polka dots | $19.50 | 106503 |
33340722 | Lounge pant | Black or red with "It's All About Me. david & goliath" | $24.50 | 78749 |
33106182 | Lounge pant | White with "Chick's Rule, david & goliath" and a caricature of a chick screened on the pant | $24.50 | 78749 |
33340685 | Lounge pant | Blue with "Boys are Smelly, david & goliath" on the pant along with a caricature of a boy. | $24.50 | 78749 |
33105727 | Lounge pant | Pink with "Boys are stupid, throw rocks at them!" On the pant along with a caricature of a boy. | $24.50 | 78749 |
32771848 | Capri pant | Hawaiian print capri pant in blue and pastel colors with palm trees and flowers | $18.00 | 106503 |
32771893 | Capri pant | Hawaiian print capri pant in pink and pastel colors with palm trees and flowers | $18.00 | 106503 |
Sold at: Zutopia stores nationwide from January 2003 through October 2003 for between $18 and $26.50.
Manufactured in: U.S.
Remedy: Parents should stop their children from wearing this loungewear and return the item(s) to any Zutopia store for a full refund or exchange and receive $10 in Zu Dollarz for a future purchase.
Consumer Contact: The Wet Seal at (866) 475-2255 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can write to the company at 26972 Burbank, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610, attention: Zutopia Recall, or e-mail at recall@wetseal.com.
