Emma's Garden Polka-Dot Girls' Dresses Recalled by TJX Due to Choking Hazard

The decorative buttons on the front of the dress can detach, posing a choking hazard.

Recall #: 11249
Affected scope: About 21,000 in the U.S.; 2,600 in Canada

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

The CPSC recalled This recall involves the Emma's Garden® polka-dot dresses. The girls' dresses in sizes 12….

Emma's Garden Polka-Dot Girls' Dresses Recalled by TJX Due to Choking Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 15, 2011. Reason: The decorative buttons on the front of the dress can detach, posing a choking hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the dresses away from children and return them to the p…. Verify recall #11249 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The decorative buttons on the front of the dress can detach, posing a choking hazard..

None
agency class: June 15, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11249 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

This recall involves the Emma's Garden® polka-dot dresses. The girls' dresses in sizes 12 months to 5T were sold in black and white and pink and white. There are three decorative buttons which are round, white and approximately 3/4 inch in diameter. Dresses sold in the United States have neck tags bearing tracking number TJX-80327TDS1.

Reason for recall

The decorative buttons on the front of the dress can detach, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the dresses away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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	11249
Date reported	June 15, 2011
Date initiated	June 15, 2011
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 21,000 in the U.S.; 2,600 in Canada
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 take the dresses away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The decorative buttons on the front of the dress can detach, posing a choking hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately take the dresses away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 15, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11249.

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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