Recall: Boys and Girls Pull-On Lounge Pants and Girls Boxers

On 2012-06-28, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a recall regarding Boys and Girls Pull-On Lounge Pants and Girls Boxers due to a potential burn hazard. This product sold new beginning in January 2010 for about $8.

About 200,000 units are involved in this Rigo loungewear recall. Instance(s) of severe injuries, fires have been reported. Learn more and find out what to do if you own this product below.

This was the 3rd recall of products in the Sleepwear & Loungewear category in 2012. Since 2005, there have been approximately 30 similar recalls, involving about 1 million product units. See other recalled Sleepwear & Loungewear.

Company Contact Information:

Website: www.rigointernational.com
Phone: (888) 229-1292

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What is the problem?

The pants and boxers fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children.

Instance(s) of severe injuries, fires have been reported.

How can I tell if I own this product?

The recalled items are Academy pull-on lounge pants for boys and girls, and boxers for girls. The garments are made of 100 percent cotton and have elastic or fabric waistbands. The pants and boxers have a variety of colors and print designs, including guitars, bikes, skates, footballs, baseballs, softballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, deer, zebra, horses, penguins and leopards. Some clothing may have the words "cheer," "champs," "soccer stars," "peaceful," "dance" or "perfect 10" printed on them. The garments are sold in sizes XS through L for boys or 6 through 14 for girls. The garments have identification numbers on a tag directly under the size tag on the rear section of the waistband. Garments with the following identification numbers are included in this recall:

These items were sold new⁺ at Academy Sports and Outdoor stores in Texas from January 2010 to March 2011 for about $8.

What should I do if I own this recalled product?

First, stop using the item.

Then, add the item to a free, private Items I Own account. This will enable you to easily access the CPSC and recalling company's remedy instructions as well as track your progress toward getting the item returned or fixed. Click "I Own THIS Item" to continue.

The CPSC provides the following remedy information:

Children should stop wearing the recalled sleepwear immediately. Consumers should return the sleepwear to Academy for a refund, exchange or store credit.

For additional information, contact Rigo toll-free at (888)229-1292 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit Rigo's website at www.rigointernational.com

Incidents & Injuries

Rigo has received one report of a garment catching fire and causing severe burns to the front and back of both legs of a 9-year-old boy.

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⁺WeMakeItSafer cautions consumers that recalled items may have been acquired at different locations, prices and times than specified in the CPSC recall announcement. This is especially true for items purchased in online marketplaces, resale shops or yard sales. More information may be available in the CPSC recall announcement.