CPSC recall 00-170, announced August 28, 2000, covers The Children's Place Baseball shirts and rompers (about 120,000 units). The buttons can come off, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should take these clothes away from their children immediately. Recall contact: call (877) 752-2387.
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Which products are included?
The recalled baseball shirts are gray, blue, white or red with contrasting colors at the trim. They were available in boys' sizes 3 to 36 months. The shirts have four baseball-shaped buttons down the front. A tag at the neck reads in part, "The Children's Place, Made in Turkey". On the left front of the shirt there is an embroidered baseball surrounded by the words, "Baseball Place USA". "Place" and the number "9" are embroidered on the back of the shirt. The recalled one-piece rompers are gray, blue or red with contrasting colors at the trim. They were available in boys' sizes 3 to 36 months. The rompers have four baseball-shaped buttons down the front and snaps around the crotch. A tag at the neck reads in part, "The Children's Place, Made in Turkey". On the left front of the romper there is an embroidered baseball surrounded by the words, "Baseball Place USA". "Place" and the number "9" are embroidered on the back of the romper.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The buttons can come off, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
The Children's Place has received three reports of buttons detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these clothes away from their children immediately. Consumers should return the clothes to the nearest The Children's Place store for a full refund and a 10 percent discount coupon.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- The Children's Place
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 00-170
- Units
- About 120,000
- Manufactured in
- Turkey
- Sold at / sales period
- The Children's Place stores nationwide sold the shirts and rompers, from January 2000 through July 2000. The shirts cost about $12 and the rompers cost about $14.
- Importer
- The Children's Place, of Secaucus, N.J.
Baseball shirts and rompers
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For more information, call The Children's Place at (877) 752-2387 anytime.
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