CPSC2001-01-29
CPSC, Carter's® Announce Recall to Repair Infant Jumpsuits
The William Carter Co. (Carter's®), of Morrow, Ga.
Hazard
A ribbon that runs through the zipper pull tab can detach, resulting in a potential choking hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove and discard the ribbon. The garment then can be worn without the ribbon.
Sold at
Outlet, department and specialty stores nationwide sold these jumpsuits, from May 2000 through December 2000, for $14 to $20.
Affected count
About 600,000
Injuries reported
Carter's® received four reports of children detaching the ribbons, putting them in their mouths, and starting to gag or choke. No injuries have been reported.
Products
Carter's infant jumpsuits
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should call Carter's toll-free at (888) 339-2129 anytime or visit their website at http://www.carters.com/recall2.html
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Carters-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Infant-Jumpsuits-Don't want to check this manually?
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