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Product Recall Number: 04-051

Why was “Zutopia” Girl's loungewear (15 different styles) recalled?

The loungewear failed to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of serious burn injuries to children. The standard requires sleepwear, including loungewear, to be flame resistant and if the garment ignites, the flame must self-extinguish.

“Zutopia” Girl's loungewear (15 different styles)
Here's product recall specific data for “Zutopia” Girl's loungewear (15 different styles).

  • Product Recall Number: 04-051

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2003-12-11

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: “Zutopia” Girl's loungewear (15 different styles)

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Wet Seal Inc., of Foothill Ranch, Calif. is voluntarily recalling 5,500 “Zutopia" Girl's loungewear outfits. The loungewear failed to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of serious burn injuries to children. The standard requires sleepwear, including loungewear, to be flame resistant and if the garment ignites, the flame must self-extinguish.Name of product: “Zutopia” Girl's loungewear (15 different styles)Units: 5,500Distributor/Retailer: The Wet Seal Inc., of Foothill Ranch, Calif.Hazard: The loungewear failed to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of serious burn injuries to children. The standard requires sleepwear, including loungewear, to be flame resistant and if the garment ignites, the flame must self-extinguish.Incidents/Injuries: No injuries reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.Description: The 15 different styles of loungewear involved in this recall are available in girl's sizes small through extra-large (equivalent to girl's sizes 7-14). The following items are involved in the recall and are labeled "Zutopia":Style No.TypeDescriptionPriceR/N#3254Two-piece, camisole and capri pantBlue with "Stick with me, my dreams come true" on the Camisole and on the Capri$26.501065033256Two-piece, tank and capri pant setWhite and light blue with "Angel's Car-Hop" on the tank$26.50106503S3258Two-piece, camisole and short setWhite and navy with "Funky Monkey" on the camisole$18.501065033252Two-piece, tank and capri pant setRed with "Chit-Chat Telephone Co." on the tank$26.501065033255Two-piece, camisole and capri pant setRed and white with "Your Lips keep moving. but all I hear is 'Blah, Blah, Blah' " on the camisole and "Blah, Blah, Blah" on the capri pant$26.501065033261Two-piece, camisole and short setWhite and pink with "DJ Scratchy Itchy" on the camisole and hearts and notes on the short$18.501065033262Two-piece, camisole and capri pant setWhite and pink with "Sparky's Bowling & Rolling Rink." on the camisole$26.501065033257Two-piece, camisole and capri pant setMulti-colored set with "Cutie" on the camisole$26.501065033267Capri pantLight blue with pink poodles and polka dots$19.5010650333340722Lounge pantBlack or red with "It's All About Me. david & goliath"$24.507874933106182Lounge pantWhite with "Chick's Rule, david & goliath" and a caricature of a chick screened on the pant$24.507874933340685Lounge pantBlue with "Boys are Smelly, david & goliath" on the pant along with a caricature of a boy.$24.507874933105727Lounge pantPink with "Boys are stupid, throw rocks at them!" On the pant along with a caricature of a boy.$24.507874932771848Capri pantHawaiian print capri pant in blue and pastel colors with palm trees and flowers$18.0010650332771893Capri pantHawaiian print capri pant in pink and pastel colors with palm trees and flowers$18.00106503Sold at: Zutopia stores nationwide from January 2003 through October 2003 for between $18 and $26.50.Manufactured in: U.S.Remedy: Parents should stop their children from wearing this loungewear and return the item(s) to any Zutopia store for a full refund or exchange and receive $10 in Zu Dollarz for a future purchase.Consumer Contact: The Wet Seal at (866) 475-2255 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can write to the company at 26972 Burbank, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610, attention: Zutopia Recall, or email at recall@wetseal.com.

  • Hazard Description: The loungewear failed to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of serious burn injuries to children. The standard requires sleepwear, including loungewear, to be flame resistant and if the garment ignites, the flame must self-extinguish.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund, Replace

  • Units: 5500

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Parents should stop their children from wearing this loungewear and return the item(s) to any Zutopia store for a full refund or exchange and receive $10 in Zu Dollarz for a future purchase.

  • Sold At: Zutopia stores nationwide from January 2003 through October 2003 for between $18 and $26.50.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: The Wet Seal Inc., of Foothill Ranch, Calif.

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: Retailers:

  • Custom Field: The Wet Seal Inc., of Foothill Ranch, Calif.

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