Pink Angel Embroidered Girls' Denim Shorts Recalled by Buy Buy Baby Due to Choking Hazard

Decorative studs on the denim shorts' pockets can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #: 13004
Affected scope: About 1,170

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

The CPSC recalled This recall involves "Pink Angel" branded embroidered denim shorts for girl infants and t….

Pink Angel Embroidered Girls' Denim Shorts Recalled by Buy Buy Baby Due to Choking Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 4, 2012. Reason: Decorative studs on the denim shorts' pockets can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled denim shorts and return them to any …. Verify recall #13004 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-Decorative studs on the denim shorts' pockets can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children..

None
agency class: October 4, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13004 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, 5 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 "Pink Angel" branded embroidered denim shorts for girl infants and toddlers in sizes 12M to 4T. The shorts come with a bright pink lace belt and feature two embroidered butterflies on the left front panel with decorative studs attached to the front and rear pockets. Style numbers B91540 or B11540 can be found on the hangtag of the shorts.

Reason for recall

Decorative studs on the denim shorts' pockets can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled denim shorts and return them to any Buy Buy Baby store to receive 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	13004
Date reported	October 4, 2012
Date initiated	October 4, 2012
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 1,170
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 stop using the recalled denim shorts and return them to any Buy Buy Baby store to receive a full ref…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Decorative studs on the denim shorts' pockets can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled denim shorts and return them to any Buy Buy Baby store to receive a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 4, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13004.

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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