CPSC recall 05-158, announced April 19, 2005, covers Carter's® Infant and Children's Overalls (about 31,000 units). The plastic center of the decorative snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard. The notice cites 14 incident reports. Contact Carter's to receive a refund. Recall contact: call (888) 782-9548, or go to www.carters.com.
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 recalled overalls are pink corduroy with decorative snap fasteners at the waist and shoulder straps. The light pink overalls (style 435-092) have a floral embroidery design on the chest. The dark pink overalls (style 435-646) have a single patch pocket on the chest. "Carter's" is printed on a tag sewn into the back of the garment.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The plastic center of the decorative snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Carter's has received 14 reports of snap centers detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Contact Carter's to receive a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Carter's
- Manufacturer
- Carter's®, of Atlanta, Ga.
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 05-158
- Units
- About 31,000
- Manufactured in
- China, Thailand
- Sold at / sales period
- Style 435-646 was sold exclusively through Carter's retail stores, from July 2004 through March 2005, for about $26. Style 435-092 was sold through Carter's retail stores and other retailers nationwide, from August 2004 through March 2005, for about $28.
Carter's® Infant and Children's Overalls
CPSC product type: Clothing (Children)
Recall contact information
Contact Carter's at (888) 782-9548 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.carters.com
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