CPSC recall 03-045, announced November 27, 2002, covers Good Lad Apparel Infant girls' garments and sandals (about 52,000 units). Small decorative items on the garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these garments and sandals immediately. Recall contact: call (877) 599-5530.
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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.
The Good Lad logo is printed on a label inside of the garment, along with the words, "Good Lad of Philadelphia." The garments were made for ages 3 to 24 months.
Which products are included?
This recall involves three separate garment sets. Two of the garment sets include a newborn and infant dress with sandals. The other includes an infant capri set with sandals. The dresses were sold in either, red and yellow or chambray. Both have decorative items like ladybugs and flowers attached. The capri sets were sold in lime, coral, yellow and purple, with flower attachments around the neckline and on the sandals. The Good Lad logo is printed on a label inside of the garment, along with the words, "Good Lad of Philadelphia." The garments were made for ages 3 to 24 months.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Small decorative items on the garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Good Lad has received three reports of incidents involving the decorative items. A child swallowed a decorative ladybug and two others began to choke on decorative flowers. There have been no reports of injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these garments and sandals immediately. Consumers should return the garments to the store where purchased to receive a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Good Lad Apparel
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear, Shoes & footwear
- Recall number
- 03-045
- Units
- About 52,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Department stores sold the infant garments nationwide, from January 2002 through April 2002, for about $15.
- Distributor
- Good Lad Apparel of Philadelphia, Pa.
Infant girls' garments and sandals
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers should contact the company toll-free at (877) 599-5530 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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