June 22, 2004
Kmart is recalling about 20,000 Basic Editions infant and toddler girl's rompers. The crocheted cherry-shape tassels and plastic buttons may pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The firm has received two reports of children pulling off the crocheted cherry-shape tassels. No injuries reported.
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.
The rompers were sold exclusively at Kmart stores nationwide from February 2004 through May 2004 for about $8.
Consumers should return the rompers to the Kmart store where purchased for a refund.
For additional information, consumers can contact Kmart at (866) KMART 4U anytime, or visit the firms Web site at www.kmart.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
