Cat & Jack Girls' Star Studded Skinny Jeans
CPSC Recall #18-117 — March 7, 2018
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 18-117 |
| Recall Date | March 7, 2018 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 30,000 |
| Manufacturer | Topson Downs, of Culver City, Calif. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Target stores nationwide and online at target.com from September 2017 through November 2017 for about $18. |
Product
Cat & Jack Girls' Star Studded Skinny Jeans
Description
This recall involves Cat & Jack Girls’ Star Studded Skinny Jeans. The jeans were sold in sizes 4 – 18P and have metal stars on the front bottom portion of the legs. “Cat & Jack” and the words “Super Skinny” are printed on the inside waistband of the jeans. The hangtag attached to the jeans has one of the following numbers, 205-03-1377 to 205-03-1392 at the top of the tag: 205-03-1377 205-03-1381 205-03-1385 205-03-1389 205-03-1378 205-03-1382 205-03-1386 205-03-1390 205-03-1379 205-03-1383 205-03-1387 205-03-1391 205-03-1380 205-03-1384 205-03-1388 205-03-1392
Hazard
The metal stars can detach, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents & Injuries
The firm has received six reports of metal stars detaching, including five reports of lacerations.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the recalled jeans and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
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.