CPSC recall 02-100, announced February 12, 2002, covers OshKosh B'Gosh Newborn Girls' Garments (about 21,800 units). The fabric, heat-sealed flowers on the front of the garments can detach after washing, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using these garments immediately and return them to OshKosh B'Gosh, for a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 282-4674, or go to www.oshkoshbgosh.com.
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A label sewn on the inside neck of the garments reads in part "Baby OshKosh B'Gosh®," and "Made in Malaysia." Both garments were sold in sizes 0-3, 3-6, and 6-9 months.
Which products are included?
The recall includes two separate garments sold as sets. One garment is a lavender-colored velour jumpsuit with a floral printed rib knit top. The other garment is a lavender-colored French terry and velour top with printed rib knit bottom. Only jumpsuits with style numbers 516-8240 and 516-8340 and top and bottom sets with style numbers 516-8241 and 516-8341 are included in the recall. Both garments have felt fabric flowers on the front bodice. The jumpsuit has one large purple flower and two teal colored leaves on the front. The top has one large purple flower and two small blue flowers on each side. A label sewn on the inside neck of the garments reads in part "Baby OshKosh B'Gosh®," and "Made in Malaysia." Both garments were sold in sizes 0-3, 3-6, and 6-9 months.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The fabric, heat-sealed flowers on the front of the garments can detach after washing, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
OshKosh B'Gosh has received one report of a 6-month-old child who began to choke on one of the detached flowers that had separated from the garment. It was removed from the child's throat without injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these garments immediately and return them to OshKosh B'Gosh, for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- OshKosh B'Gosh
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 02-100
- Units
- About 21,800
- Manufactured in
- Malaysia
- Sold at / sales period
- OshKosh B'Gosh and department stores nationwide sold these garments, from August 2001 through December 2001, for about $38.
- Importer
- OshKosh B'Gosh, Inc., of Oshkosh, Wis.
OshKosh B'Gosh Newborn Girls' Garments
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
Contact OshKosh B'Gosh at (800) 282-4674 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for return instructions. Consumers can also visit the OshKosh B'Gosh web site at www.oshkoshbgosh.com.
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