New parents are used to checking for recalls on big ticket items like cribs and carseats. But most of us would never think to look for a recall on children’s clothing — I always patted myself on the back if I got those items washed and put away, let alone checking their safety.
That’s why it’s so important that moms know that Target is recalling hundreds of thousands of baby rompers and children’s swimsuits. The buttons and snaps on the clothing can detach, causing scratches and presenting choking hazards.
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued two recalls for baby clothing sold at Target. The first is for Cloud Island infant rompers in size newborn through 12 months. About 300,000 of the rompers were sold online and in store between July 2019 and October 2020. Target has received 16 reports of buttons or snaps falling off these rompers, which has resulted in babies being scratched or pinched.
You can see a full list of the affected products, including product numbers, here. You should be able to find the product number of your item on the tag inside the product. If the tag is gone, know that most Cloud Island rompers have been affected.
#Recall: Approx. 299,000 @Target Cloud Island infant rompers. The snaps can break or detach from the rompers, posing choking, laceration and pinching hazards. Get refund. CONTACT: 800-440-0680 or https://t.co/MxlKzyn0Ub. Full recall notice: https://t.co/vUiM4yTuvF pic.twitter.com/41pVXf2b45
— US Consumer Product Safety Commission (@USCPSC) December 31, 2020
The second recall is for a girls’ rash guard swimsuit by Cat & Jack that was sold in size 12M through 5T. Target has received 27 reports of the buttons on the swim suit detaching, which caused a cut on one child. The swimsuits were sold from December 2019 through October 2020, online and in Target stores. A full list of the item numbers included in the swimsuit recall can be found here.
#Recall: 181,000 @Target Cat & Jack infant-toddler one-piece Rashguard swimsuits. The snaps can break or detach from the suits, posing choking and laceration hazards to children. Get refund. CONTACT: 800-440-0680 or https://t.co/MxlKzyn0Ub. Full notice: https://t.co/WNFApNsWvx pic.twitter.com/oMmO0Pmj5D
— US Consumer Product Safety Commission (@USCPSC) December 31, 2020
No matter how cute they are, you shouldn’t use any of these products for your baby now that they have been recalled. The full recall shows how serious of a safety concern loose buttons can be, especially for infants.
“Consumers should immediately take the recalled infant rompers away from children,” the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in the recall notice.
If you own some of the affected rompers or swimsuits, you can return them to any Target for a full refund. If you bought the clothing online, you can request a prepaid shipping label to return it.
Recalls happen when a manufacturer realizes that there are widespread defects with a product. Oftentimes, these can lead to safety issues. When you’re buying baby equipment new or used, it’s always a good idea to check whether an item has been recalled. The Consumer Product Safety Commission allows you to search by type of product or specific make and model to see whether an item has been recalled. Target also maintains a full list of recalled items here.
