CPSC recall 13-167, announced April 11, 2013, covers The William Carter One-piece footed infant clothing with a zipper (about 218,000 units). The zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled clothing away from infants and return it to Carter's for a full refund. Recall contact: call (888) 282-4674, or go to www.Carters.com.
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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 style number is printed on a side seam label.
Which products are included?
This recall involves eight styles of one-piece, footed cotton clothing for infants made by Carter's. They have a zipper from the foot to the neck and were sold in sizes newborn, 3, 6 and 9 months. Baby B'gosh®, Child of Mine® made by Carter's or Just One You® made by Carter's is printed on the fabric inside the neck area. The style number is printed on a side seam label. Brand Style Number Description Baby B'gosh 414-208 Yellow with white quarter moons and gray and white stars print. Child of Mine 715-839 Baseball-style, white with blue stripes, yellow accents and "Little Brother" printed on the chest. Just One You 520-242 White background with navy stripes and green neck binding. Sold as a 2-pack with: 597B537 Light blue with a nautical and green crabs print and "Captain Cutie" on the left chest. 520-243 White with a pink cupcake print. Sold as 2-pack with: 597B538 Pink with small polka dots and a bunny ballerina on the left chest. 520-244 White with green stripes and an elephant and duck on the left chest. Sold as 2-pack with: 597B539 White with a gray elephant, gray bear, green frog and yellow duck print.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled clothing away from infants and return it to Carter's for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- The William Carter
- Product type
- Sleepwear & pajamas, Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 13-167
- Units
- About 218,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- OshKosh B'gosh, Walmart and Target nationwide from December 2012 through January 2013 for between $7 and $20. Baby B'gosh sleepwear was also sold online at www.oshkoshbgosh.com.
- Importer
- The William Carter Company, of Atlanta, Ga.
One-piece footed infant clothing with a zipper
CPSC product type: Nightwear
Recall contact information
Carter’s, Inc.; toll-free at (888) 282-4674 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.Carters.com and click on Product Recalls.
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