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CPSC recall · Reported March 12, 2015

Youth Loungewear Pants Recalled by M&M'S World Store Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

The youth loungewear pants fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children.

Recall #
15097
Affected scope
About 19,000
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves youth loungewear pants. The youth loungewear pants came in two print… — a moderate-severity action.

Youth Loungewear Pants Recalled by M&M'S World Store Due to Violation of Federal Flammabi… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 12, 2015. Reason: The youth loungewear pants fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a ris…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled youth loungewear pants away from children,…. Verify recall #15097 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — The youth loungewear pants fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a ris….

Moderate
severity level
March 12, 2015
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15097 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #15097) was formally reported on March 12, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 19,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The youth loungewear pants fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury 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 immediately take the recalled youth loungewear pants away from children, stop using them and return them to M&M'S World® for a full refund. — 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 — 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.

Children & Baby Products recalls over time

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger — we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 19,000

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves youth loungewear pants. The youth loungewear pants came in two prints, one with an allover boxed M&M'S® character print and the second with an allover M&M'S® candy print. Both youth loungewear pants are 100% cotton and were sold in youth sizes small through XL. The recalled garments have a label sewn inside the waistband with the product's identification number that includes the last four digits as the date of manufacture in MMYY format. The recalled youth loungewear pants have identification numbers ending in 0711, 0212, 1112, 0313, 0413 or 0713.

Reason for recall

The youth loungewear pants fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children.

Remedy — what to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled youth loungewear pants away from children, stop using them and return them to M&M'S World® for a full refund.

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 15097
Date reported March 12, 2015
Date initiated March 12, 2015
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 19,000
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 recalled youth loungewear pants away from children, stop using them and return them to M&M'…

  • Check the recall number (15097) 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 youth loungewear pants. The youth loungewear pants came in two prints, one with an allover boxed M&M'S® character print and the second with an allover M&M'S® candy print. Both youth loungewear pants are 100% cotton and were sold in youth sizes small through XL. The recalled garments have a label sewn inside the waistband with the product's identification number that includes the last four digits as the date of manufacture in MMYY format. The recalled youth loungewear pants have identification numbers ending in 0711, 0212, 1112, 0313, 0413 or 0713.. Units affected: About 19,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The youth loungewear pants fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled youth loungewear pants away from children, stop using them and return them to M&M'S World® for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 12, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15097.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (15097) 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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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: CPSC, reported March 12, 2015.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)

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