Zutopia (a division of Wet Seal Inc.) Recall of Girl's Loungewear

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
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":

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$26.50106503
3256Two-piece, tank and capri pant setWhite and light blue with "Angel's Car-Hop" on the tank$26.50106503
S3258Two-piece, camisole and short setWhite and navy with "Funky Monkey" on the camisole$18.50106503
3252Two-piece, tank and capri pant setRed with "Chit-Chat Telephone Co." on the tank$26.50106503
3255Two-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 $26.50106503
3261Two-piece, camisole and short setWhite and pink with "DJ Scratchy Itchy" on the camisole and hearts and notes on the short $18.50106503
3262Two-piece, camisole and capri pant setWhite and pink with "Sparky's Bowling & Rolling Rink…" on the camisole $26.50106503
3257Two-piece, camisole and capri pant setMulti-colored set with "Cutie" on the camisole $26.50106503
3267Capri pantLight blue with pink poodles and polka dots $19.50106503
33340722Lounge pantBlack or red with "It's All About Me. david & goliath"$24.5078749
33106182Lounge pantWhite with "Chick's Rule, david & goliath" and a caricature of a chick screened on the pant$24.5078749
33340685Lounge pantBlue with "Boys are Smelly, david & goliath" on the pant along with a caricature of a boy. $24.5078749
33105727Lounge pantPink with "Boys are stupid, throw rocks at them!" On the pant along with a caricature of a boy. $24.5078749
32771848Capri pantHawaiian print capri pant in blue and pastel colors with palm trees and flowers $18.00106503
32771893Capri pantHawaiian print capri pant in pink and pastel colors with palm trees and flowers $18.00106503


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.

Picture of Recalled Girls' Loungewear