CPSC recall 01-513, announced March 28, 2001, covers Levi's infant (12-24 month) and toddler (2T to 4T) garments with metal inseam snaps (approximately 349,000 units). Parts from the metal inseam snaps can detach from the garment, posing a choking risk for young children. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children and contact Levi Strauss & Co. for assistance in determining if the garment is part of this recall. Recall contact: call (800-872-5384.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recall involves 13 different products: two styles of jeans, seven styles of Koveralls and four styles of Shortalls. The garments are for girls and boys. Consumers should match the first five digits of each garments' nine digit product code as follows: Boys': Levi's® Boys' 12- to 24-month Infant Inseam Snap Jeans: 29030 Levi's® Boys' 12- to 24-month Infant Inseam Snap Koverall: 29098 Levi's® Boys' 12- to 24-month Infant Inseam Snap Koverall: 29033 Levi's® Boys' 12- to 24-month Infant Inseam Snap Shortall: 29095 Levi's® Boys' 2T to 4T Inseam Snap Koverall: 22098 Levi's® Boys' 2T to 4T Inseam Snap Koverall: 22033 Levi's® Boys' 2T to 4T Inseam Snap Shortall: 22095 Girls': Levi's® Girls' 12- to 24-month Infant Inseam Snap Jeans: 31870 Levi's® Girls' 12- to 24-month Infant Inseam Snap Koverall: 38824 Levi's® Girls' 12- to 24-month Infant Inseam Snap "Kangaroo" Koverall: 38845 Levi's® Girls' 12- to 24-month Infant Inseam Snap Shortall: 39870 Levi's® Girls' 2T to 4T Inseam Snap Koverall: 38624 Levi's® Girls' 2T to 4T Inseam Snap Shortall: 39670
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Parts from the metal inseam snaps can detach from the garment, posing a choking risk for young children.
Incidents and injuries
Levi Strauss & Co. has received two reports of snaps detaching on jeans. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children and contact Levi Strauss & Co. for assistance in determining if the garment is part of this recall. If so, Levi Strauss & Co. will provide instructions on returning the garment postage paid, to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Levi Strauss
- Manufacturer
- Levi Strauss & Co., of San Francisco, Calif.
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 01-513
- Units
- Approximately 349,000
- Sold at / sales period
- The garments were sold from March 1999 to March 2001.
Levi's infant (12-24 month) and toddler (2T to 4T) garments with metal inseam snaps
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
Consumers may contact Levi Strauss & Co. at 800-USA-LEVI (800-872-5384).
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