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Consumer product recall

The Children's Place (Canada) LP recalls Sleep and Play Layettes

Starting date:
March 17, 2016
Posting date:
March 17, 2016
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Children's Products, Clothing and Accessories
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Flammability Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-57554

Affected products

Baby Boy Sailor Dog Sleep and Play Layette (Style #2056000) and Baby Girl Bunny Print Sleep and Play Layette (Style #2058039)

Product description

This recall involves certain sleep and play layettes.

The recalled products can be identified by the following descriptions and style numbers.
Style Number Description Affected Sizes
2056000 Blue one-piece with a "Mommy's little sailor" screenprint and dog captain on the front and 3-D dog details at the feet with snap closures from neck to waist and leg inseam

3-6 months

6-9 months
2058039 Pink one-piece with bunny print and 3-D details at the feet with snap closures at the chest and leg openings

3-6 months

6-9 months

Only the sizes listed above are affected by this recall.  The size can be found on the tagless label on the center back of each garment. Both products contain CA number 40465 on the inner label.

Hazard identified

The 3-D decorative dog and bunny ears attached to the feet extend beyond 6 mm from the point of attachment and do not meet the flammability requirements for tight-fitting children's sleepwear under Canadian law.

Neither Health Canada nor The Children's Place (Canada) LP has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these products in Canada.

Number sold

Approximately 1,544 units were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold between December 2015 to March 2016 online at www.childrensplace.com and at various The Children's Place retail locations across Canada.

Place of origin

Manufactured in India

Companies

Manufacturer
Kitex Childrenswear Limited
Kerala
INDIA
Distributor
The Children’s Place (Canada) LP
Mississauga
Ontario
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact The Children’s Place (Canada) LP for a full refund.

For more information, consumers may contact The Children’s Place customer service toll-free at 1-877-827-7895, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. Consumers may also visit The Children’s Place website and click on the "Recall Information" link at the bottom of the page.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.