They were sold as far back as 2019 and as recently as last fall. If you purchased, received or thrifted them, here's the information you need from the PJ drawer.
More Than 22,000 Kids’ Pajamas Recalled by a Recognizable Brand
Published on Jan. 24, 2025
Holiday pajama sets get kiddos in the season spirit (and keep them warm in winter even weeks after the decorations are put away), but children’s pajamas are of particular importance when it comes to fire safety. That’s because, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), burn injuries are commonly linked to children’s pajama sets. “These garments can catch fire easily, burn rapidly, and are associated with nearly 200 emergency-room-treated burn injuries to children each year,” the safety authority has warned.
On Thursday, January 23, Duluth Trading Company, a brand the company says is known for its “functional workwear,” announced that 22,400 pairs of holiday pajamas are under recall. The Wisconsin-based company has acknowledged that two-piece pajama sets, which were manufactured in Cambodia, were found to violate the flammability regulations for children’s sleepwear, posing a burn hazard.
The garments were reportedly sold nationwide at Duluth Trading Co. retail stores nationwide and online at www.duluthtrading.com between October 2019 and November 2024. (It’s also possible that these items could have been given as gifts or donated.) On the side-seam label, the affected items bear some identifying tags, which—if they’re still visible after wash and wear—are said to read “K0040, 3237-92” and “HBT,” “CRE,” “CBV” or “MNG.”
The recall applies to four varieties of Duluth Trading pajamas, which they describe as: “holiday birch truck, classic red, Christmas beaver, and mountain green.” (Images are available via the recall link above.) The products were sold in sizes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.
It’s said no injuries have been reported in relation to this recall, but the issue lends insight for all grownups to keep in mind for children’s welfare—a separate safety advisory by the CPSC emphasizes the importance of choosing pajamas that are both flame-resistant and snug-fitting to avoid such hazardous incidents. “Loose-fitting T-shirts and other loose-fitting clothing made of cotton or cotton blends should not be used for children’s sleepwear,” the safety authority writes.
Flame-resistant pajamas and other garments are made from inherently flame-resistant fabrics or are treated with flame retardants, the safety commission further explains. They do not continue to burn when removed from a small flame, making serious injury less likely.
“Snug-fitting sleepwear is made of stretchy cotton or cotton blends that fit closely against a child’s body. Snug-fitting sleepwear is less likely to come into contact with a flame and does not ignite as easily or burn as rapidly because there is little air under the garment to feed a fire,” they add.
It is not immediately clear from the recall notice how the affected pajamas failed to meet fire safety standards. “At Duluth Trading Co., we believe in the products we make, and we know our customers trust us to deliver integrity in every stitch,” the company said in a statement. “The safety of our customers is our top priority, and we are committed to addressing this situation promptly,” they added.
The CPSC is urging consumers who may have the pajamas in their possession to immediately stop using them and contact Duluth Trading Co. for a full refund of the sale price. Customers should “destroy the garments by cutting the top and bottom in half and disposing of them,” then send a photo of the destroyed garment to ProductRecallK0040 [at] duluthtrading.com.
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