Severity
Moderate
CPSC, Zutopia (a division of Wet Seal Inc.) Announce Recall of Girl's Loungewear
Reported: December 12, 2003 Initiated: December 12, 2003 #04051 5,500 units
The Wet Seal Inc., of Foothill Ranch, Calif. issued this CPSC recall on December 12, 2003. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately 5,500 units are affected. The recall was issued because: The loungewear failed to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of serious burn inj…. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #04051) was formally reported on December 12, 2003. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The Wet Seal Inc., of Foothill Ranch, Calif. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate 5,500 units are affected.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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 … Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 1 were also issued by CPSC. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 23 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
Recall Distribution by Severity Class
Units Affected
5,500
Related Recalls
6
1 from same agency
Product 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.TypeDescriptionPriceR/N# 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 and 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 and goliath" $24.50 78749 33106182 Lounge pant White with "Chick's Rule, david and goliath" and a caricature of a chick screened on the pant $24.50 78749 33340685 Lounge pant Blue with "Boys are Smelly, david and 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
Reason for Recall
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.
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.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- The Wet Seal Inc., of Foothill Ranch, Calif.
- Units Affected
- 5,500
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04051 |
| Date reported | December 12, 2003 |
| Date initiated | December 12, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | The Wet Seal Inc., of Foothill Ranch, Calif. |
| Units affected | 5,500 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
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.TypeDescriptionPriceR/N# 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 and 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 and goliath" $24.50 78749 33106182 Lounge pant White with "Chick's Rule, david and goliath" and a caricature of a chick screened on the pant $24.50 78749 33340685 Lounge pant Blue with "Boys are Smelly, david and 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. Recalled by The Wet Seal Inc., of Foothill Ranch, Calif.. Units affected: 5,500.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 12, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04051.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (04051) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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