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

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

May 27, 2014, 12:30 ET

WASHINGTON, May 27, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/-- Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall Summary

Name of product: Children's Pajamas

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

Remedy: Refund

Consumer Contact: Empress Arts toll-free at (844) 295-8181 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT daily or online at www.empressarts.com then click on "Product Recall" for more information.

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Childrens-Pajamas-Recalled-by-Empress-Arts/

Recall Details

Units: About 1,400

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.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Remedy: 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.

Sold at: Children's boutiques nationwide and online at www.empressarts.com from December 2012 to April 2014 for about $36.

Manufacturer: Empress Arts Ltd. of Valencia, Calif.

Manufactured in: China

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