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CPSC recall · Reported March 5, 2020

Joules USA Recalls Children's Pajamas and Robes Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard; Burn Hazard

The children's garments fail to meet the federal flammability standard for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

Recall #
20087
Affected scope
About 12,000 (In addition, about 300 were sold in Canada)
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The recall

Joules USA Inc., of New York issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — The children's garments fail to meet the federal flammability standard for children's sleepwear, posing a ris….

Moderate
severity level
March 5, 2020
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20087 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #20087) was formally reported on March 5, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Joules USA Inc., of New York is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 12,000 (In addition, about 300 were sold in Canada).

The documented reason for this recall is: The children's garments fail to meet the federal flammability standard 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 immediately stop using the recalled garments, take them away from children and contact Joules USA 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, 1 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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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 83,949 recalls in the database, 21,198 are high severity, 58,883 moderate, and 3,868 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 12,000 (In addition, about 300 were sold in Canada)

Related Recalls

6

1 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves Joules girls' and boys' pajamas and robes sold in multiple prints and sizes. Joules is printed on the sewn-in neck label. Garments with the following item numbers, printed on the wash care label, are included on this recall.

Reason for recall

The children's garments fail to meet the federal flammability standard for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

Remedy — what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garments, take them away from children and contact Joules USA 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 20087
Date reported March 5, 2020
Date initiated March 5, 2020
Recalling firm Joules USA Inc., of New York
Affected scope About 12,000 (In addition, about 300 were sold in Canada)
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Joules girls' and boys' pajamas and robes sold in multiple prints and sizes. Joules is printed on the sewn-in neck label. Garments with the following item numbers, printed on the wash care label, are included on this recall.. Recalled by Joules USA Inc., of New York. Units affected: About 12,000 (In addition, about 300 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The children's garments fail to meet the federal flammability standard for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garments, take them away from children and contact Joules USA for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 5, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 20087.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (20087) 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 5, 2020.

  • 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)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA) Aggregated federal recall feeds Recall data normalized across FDA, CPSC and NHTSA feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type).