Moderate Recalled December 20, 2002 About 3,000 units Updated May 9, 2025

CPSC, Wear Me Apparel Corp. Announce Recall of Infant Girls' Garments

NewbornInfantIngestionLead / chemical

The hazard

The paint on the "smiley face" zipper-pull attached to the sweat jacket of these garments contains lead. Young children could ingest lead from the zipper-pull, presenting a lead poisoning hazard.

Incidents reported: Wear Me Apparel Corp. and CPSC have not received any reports of injuries involving these garments. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

What to do now

Consumers should return the clothing sets to any Kmart store to receive a full refund.

Contact: For additional questions, consumers can contact Wear Me Apparel Corp. at (212) 842-6172.

About this recall

The recalled garments were sold under the "Joe Boxer" brand name in sizes 12-months through 18-months and size 24-months. The garments were sold as sets that include a light tan sweat jacket with the word "Smile" embroidered on the front and a painted "smiley face" yellow zipper-pull and red sweat pants. Only style numbers 40801002 and 40801003 are included in the recall and can be found on the reverse side of the care label. Writing on the collar label includes "MADE IN/HECHO EN CHINA."

Product photos

Zipper of recalled garment
Zipper of recalled garment

Photos: U.S. CPSC