Infant Cargo Skirts Recalled by Associated Merchandising Corp.
Recall 00118b · Jun 5, 2000 · The Associated Merchandising Corp. (AMC)
9,500
units affected
9,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00118b
- Date
- Jun 5, 2000
- Company
- The Associated Merchandising Corp. (AMC)
- Units affected
- 9,500
- Product
- Infant girls' cargo skirts
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The cargo skirts are made of either 100 percent cotton khaki twill or 100 percent denim, and have an attached panty. They are sold in sizes 12, 18 and 24 months. The khaki-style skirt's inside label reads "Baby You're it!" or "Bebe by Cradlecraft" and "MADE IN SRI LANKA." The denim-style skirt's inside label reads "Baby You're it" and "MADE IN INDONESIA."
What can happen
The snaps on the panty of these skirts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these skirts immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund. Consumers also can return them by mail, and will be reimbursed for postage.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Clothing and department stores nationwide sold these cargo skirts, from January 2000 through March 2000, for between $14 and $16.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled infant girls' cargo skirts?
Consumers should stop using these skirts immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund. Consumers also can return them by mail, and will be reimbursed for postage.
What is the hazard?
The snaps on the panty of these skirts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.