CPSC recall · Reported August 23, 2007
Basic Editions Girls' Clothing Sets Recalled by Kmart; Drawstrings at Waist Pose Entrapment Hazard
The recalled shirts have drawstrings at the waist. Children can get entangled or caught in a vehicle door and can be dragged, posing a serious risk of injury or death.
The CPSC recalled The two Basic Edition brand girls' sets have fully tunneled waist drawstrings and two-fer….
Basic Editions Girls' Clothing Sets Recalled by Kmart; Drawstrings at Waist Pose Entrapme… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 23, 2007. Reason: The recalled shirts have drawstrings at the waist. Children can get entangled or caught in a vehicle door and…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.. Verify recall #07284 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The recalled shirts have drawstrings at the waist. Children can get entangled or caught in a vehicle door and….
- None
- agency class
- August 23, 2007
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07284 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The two Basic Edition brand girls' sets have fully tunneled waist drawstrings and two-fer style layered shirts. One set has a light green screen print top with "Varsity Club Winning Attitude" text, over a white shirt, paired with turquoise cuff shorts. The second set has an orange screen print top with "Paradise University Girls Club" text, over a white shirt paired with light green knit shorts. Both sets were sold in the following girls' sizes: 4/5, 6/6X, 7/8, and 10/12.
Reason for recall
The recalled shirts have drawstrings at the waist. Children can get entangled or caught in a vehicle door and can be dragged, posing a serious risk of injury or death.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07284 |
| Date reported | August 23, 2007 |
| Date initiated | August 23, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 4,700 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.
- Check the recall number (07284) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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