CPSC, Carter's Announce Recall of Carter's Brand Children's Overalls
CPSC recall 05158 · announced April 19, 2005 · Carter's® · 31,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The plastic center of the decorative snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Contact Carter's to receive a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Carter's has received 14 reports of snap centers detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: 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.
Consumer contact: Contact Carter's at (888) 782-9548 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.carters.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.