CPSC recall 00-060, announced February 3, 2000, covers Peek-A-Babe baby garments (approximately 9,800 units). The rose-shaped buttons on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using these garments, and return them to Shopko, for a refund. Recall contact: go to www.shopko.com.
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Which products are included?
These are one-piece coveralls, and two-piece, babydoll-style top and legging sets. These 100 percent cotton garments were sold in sizes 0-3M to 24M. Writing on the collar labels includes, "MADE IN CHINA" and "Peek-A-Babe." The tops of the coveralls are made of plush, peach-colored knit fabric, with cream-colored collars and sleeve edges. The coverall tops have three cream-colored, rose-shaped buttons attached to the center front, from the neck to the waist, and are embroidered with a cream-colored rose. The bottoms of the coveralls have eight snaps at the crotch, and are printed with peach- and purple-colored roses, and peach-colored dots, on a cream-colored knit fabric. The babydoll tops are made of plush, cream-colored knit fabric, with peach-colored collars and sleeve edges. The tops have three peach- colored, rose-shaped buttons attached to the center front, from the neck to the waist, and are decorated with six peach-colored rosettes along the front waist. Leggings sold with these tops have purple, lavender and peach stripes on a cream-colored knit fabric.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The rose-shaped buttons on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Shopko Stores have received one report of a button found in a child's mouth. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these garments, and return them to Shopko, for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Shopko Stores Inc,.
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 00-060
- Units
- Approximately 9,800
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Shopko stores nationwide sold these garments, from June 1999 through October 1999, for between $8 and $15.
- Importer
- Shopko Stores Inc,. of Green Bay, Wis.
Peek-A-Babe baby garments
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For more information, call Shopko at (800) 791- 7333 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday CT, or visit the Shopko website at www.shopko.com
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