Children's Pajamas

CPSC Recall #01-527 — September 9, 2001

Recall Summary

Recall Number01-527
Recall DateSeptember 9, 2001
Remedy TypeRefund
Units AffectedAbout 13,900

Where It Was Sold

Storybook Heirlooms catalog and www.StorybookHeirlooms.com sold these garments from December 1999 through March 2001 for between $8 and $34.

Product

Children's Pajamas

Description

PRODUCT: Children's Pajamas - SBH Restructuring Corporation of Foster City, Calif., the former owner of the Storybook Heirlooms children's apparel business, is voluntarily recalling about 13,900 girls' pajama sets. The pajamas were sold as two-piece pajama sets in sizes XS-XL and made of 100% cotton. Style numbers are located on the label attached to the neck or waistband of the garment. Styles included in the recall are Valentine Cuddlies (200) style no. 26789, Thermal Loungewear style no. 26441 and Valentine Cuddlies (2001) style no. 27338. Storybook Heirlooms catalog and www.StorybookHeirlooms.com sold these garments from December 1999 through March 2001 for between $8 and $34.PROBLEM: These pajamas fail to meet the Federal Standards for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear and as a result these pajamas pose a risk of injury to children due to the possible ignition of the garment.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should immediately stop their children from wearing these pajamas and return them to SBH Restructuring Corporation, 348 Poplar Street, Hanover, PA 17331, Attention: Storybook Recall, for a refund of the purchase price and original shipping costs. Purchase price will be refunded on children's sizes only. Adult-sized products returned to SBH Restructuring will be discarded and no refund will be made. For additional information, contact SBH Restructuring Corporation at (877) 368-3682 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. SBH Restructuring Corporation sent notices to all known purchasers. SBH Restructuring Corporation recently sold the assets of the Storybook Heirlooms business to CelebrateExpress.com Inc. The products subject to this voluntary recall were all sold prior to the sale of the business, and CelebrateExpress.com Inc. in no way participated in the sale of these products. Questions regarding this recall should be referred to the telephone number above.

Hazard

These pajamas fail to meet the Federal Standards for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear and as a result these pajamas pose a risk of injury to children due to the possible ignition of the garment.

Incidents & Injuries

None reported.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately stop their children from wearing these pajamas and return them to SBH Restructuring Corporation, 348 Poplar Street, Hanover, PA 17331, Attention: Storybook Recall, for a refund of the purchase price and original shipping costs.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.

Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.