FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 12, 2003
Release # 04-051
Firm's Hotline: (866) 475-2255
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Zutopia (a division of Wet Seal Inc.) Announce Recall of Girl's Loungewear
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Zutopia" Girl's loungewear (15 different styles)
Units: 5,500
Distributor/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":
(Listed in order of Type, Description, Price, and R/N#)
3254 Two-piece, camisole and capri pant Blue with "Stick with me, my
dreams come true" on the Camisole and on the Capri $26.50 106503
3256 Two-piece, tank and capri pant set White and light blue with
"Angel's Car-Hop" on the tank $26.50 106503
S3258 Two-piece, camisole and short set White and navy with "Funky
Monkey" on the camisole $18.50 106503
3252 Two-piece, tank and capri pant set Red with "Chit-Chat Telephone
Co." on the tank $26.50 106503
3255 Two-piece, camisole and capri pant set Red 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 $26.50 106503
3261 Two-piece, camisole and short set White and pink with "DJ Scratchy
Itchy" on the camisole and hearts and notes on the short $18.50 106503
3262 Two-piece, camisole and capri pant set White and pink with
"Sparky's Bowling & Rolling Rink..." on the camisole $26.50 106503
3257 Two-piece, camisole and capri pant set Multi-colored set with
"Cutie" on the camisole $26.50 106503
3267 Capri pant Light blue with pink poodles and polka dots $19.50
106503
33340722 Lounge pant Black or red with "It's All About Me. david &
goliath" $24.50 78749
33106182 Lounge pant White with "Chick's Rule, david & goliath" and a
caricature of a chick screened on the pant $24.50 78749
33340685 Lounge pant Blue with "Boys are Smelly, david & goliath" on the
pant along with a caricature of a boy. $24.50 78749
33105727 Lounge pant Pink with "Boys are stupid, throw rocks at them!"
On the pant along with a caricature of a boy. $24.50 78749
32771848 Capri pant Hawaiian print capri pant in blue and pastel colors
with palm trees and flowers $18.00 106503
32771893 Capri pant Hawaiian print capri pant in pink and pastel colors
with palm trees and flowers $18.00 106503
Sold 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 e-mail at recall@wetseal.com.