Matilda Jane Recalls Girl's Chelsa Dress Due to Choking Hazard

The buttons can come off, posing a choking hazard.

Recall #: 11171
Affected scope: About 1,500

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The Chelsa dress is a girl's sleeveless sundress in sizes 2, 4, and 6. The top is white w….

Matilda Jane Recalls Girl's Chelsa Dress Due to Choking Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 15, 2011. Reason: The buttons can come off, posing a choking hazard.. Remedy: Anyone possessing this dress should return it for repair or refund by contacting Matilda …. Verify recall #11171 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The buttons can come off, posing a choking hazard..

None
agency class: March 15, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11171 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, 6 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.

Product description

The Chelsa dress is a girl's sleeveless sundress in sizes 2, 4, and 6. The top is white with green polka dots; the bottom is printed with a green and yellow floral design and has a multi-colored floral border at the hem.

Reason for recall

The buttons can come off, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Anyone possessing this dress should return it for repair or refund by contacting Matilda Jane Clothing.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	11171
Date reported	March 15, 2011
Date initiated	March 15, 2011
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 1,500
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

Anyone possessing this dress should return it for repair or refund by contacting Matilda Jane Clothing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The buttons can come off, posing a choking hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Anyone possessing this dress should return it for repair or refund by contacting Matilda Jane Clothing.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 15, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11171.

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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