Safety regulator and Designer Classics LLC Announce Recall of Children's Jeans and Overalls
Recall 01066 · Jan 17, 2001 · Designer Classics LLC
11,000
units affected
11,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01066
- Date
- Jan 17, 2001
- Company
- Designer Classics LLC
- Units affected
- 11,000
- Product
- BABY GUESS and GUESS GIRLS jeans and overalls
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The denim jeans and overalls were sold in sizes 6 months through 6X. They have the following style numbers on the bottom of the care label: KL11450, KH11448, JL21338, JH21408, and JH31288. "Made in Indonesia" and the size is on the front of the care label. The BABY GUESS or GUESS GIRLS label is above the care label.
What can happen
The small decorative metal appliques on the legs of the garments can come loose and separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these garments immediately and call the company for instructions on returning the garment for another garment of the same size. Garments should be sent to Designer Classics LLC, Attention: Recall, 22351 Wilmington Ave., Carson, CA 90745. Consumers will be reimbursed for standard postage.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The company has received one report of a child mouthing a metal piece that had separated from the garment.
- Sold at
- Department and specialty stores nationwide sold the garments, from October 2000 to December 2000, for between $36 and $42.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled baby guess and guess girls jeans and overalls?
Consumers should stop using these garments immediately and call the company for instructions on returning the garment for another garment of the same size. Garments should be sent to Designer Classics LLC, Attention: Recall, 22351 Wilmington Ave., Carson, CA 90745. Consumers will be reimbursed for standard postage.
What is the hazard?
The small decorative metal appliques on the legs of the garments can come loose and separate, 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.