US authorities have recalled over 100,000 pairs of baby jeans produced in Kenya due to safety concerns. The jeans, which were sold at The Children's Place stores in the US, have metal snaps that could detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
The recalled jeans were sold in sizes 0 to 24 months and were priced at around $25. They were manufactured in garment companies located in the Export Processing Zones (EPZ) in Nairobi and Machakos counties, and were exported to the US under the provisions of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
Retail outlets have been directed to contact purchasers of the affected items and facilitate the return process. No injuries have been reported to date.
This is not the first time that children's apparel has been recalled due to safety concerns. In June, the CPSC recalled flammable kids' pajamas, and in February, Amazon's robes were also identified as posing burn injury risks to children.
Parents should always inspect children's clothing carefully before putting it on their children, and should immediately remove any clothing that has loose or missing parts.
