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CPSC recall · Reported May 27, 2014

Children’s Pajamas Recalled by Empress Arts Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards

The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

Recall #
14192
Affected scope
About 1,400
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Empress Arts Ltd. of Valencia, Calif. recalled This recall involves Empress Arts 100 percent cotton children's two-piece pajamas sets, s… - a moderate-severity action.

Children’s Pajamas Recalled by Empress Arts Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Stan… was recalled by Empress Arts Ltd. of Valencia, Calif. in May 27, 2014. Reason: The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injur…. Remedy: Consumers should take the pajamas away from children and return them to Empress Arts for …. Verify recall #14192 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Empress Arts Ltd. of Valencia, Calif. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injur….

Moderate
severity level
May 27, 2014
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14192 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #14192) was formally reported on May 27, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Empress Arts Ltd. of Valencia, Calif. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 1,400.

The documented reason for this recall is: The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. 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: Consumers should take the pajamas away from children and return them to Empress Arts for a $36 online credit at www.empressarts.com plus free shipping. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 1,400

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves Empress Arts 100 percent cotton children's two-piece pajamas sets, sold in boys and girls sizes 12 mos. to toddler size 4. The pajama sets were sold in four styles: Blue Dot, Blue Stripe, Pink Dot and Pink Floral. "Empress Arts" is on a label at the back of the neck of the tops and the center back of the waist on the bottoms which have an elastic waistband and drawstring.

Reason for recall

The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should take the pajamas away from children and return them to Empress Arts for a $36 online credit at www.empressarts.com plus free shipping.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 14192
Date reported May 27, 2014
Date initiated May 27, 2014
Recalling firm Empress Arts Ltd. of Valencia, Calif.
Affected scope About 1,400
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 take the pajamas away from children and return them to Empress Arts for a $36 online credit at www.empressarts.c…

  • Check the recall number (14192) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Empress Arts 100 percent cotton children's two-piece pajamas sets, sold in boys and girls sizes 12 mos. to toddler size 4. The pajama sets were sold in four styles: Blue Dot, Blue Stripe, Pink Dot and Pink Floral. "Empress Arts" is on a label at the back of the neck of the tops and the center back of the waist on the bottoms which have an elastic waistband and drawstring.. Recalled by Empress Arts Ltd. of Valencia, Calif.. Units affected: About 1,400.
Why was this product recalled?
The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should take the pajamas away from children and return them to Empress Arts for a $36 online credit at www.empressarts.com plus free shipping.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 27, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14192.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (14192) 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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported May 27, 2014. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.