Safety regulator, Carter's® Announce Recall to Repair Infant Jumpsuits
Recall 01075 · Jan 29, 2001 · The William Carter Co. (Carter's®)
600,000
units affected
600,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01075
- Date
- Jan 29, 2001
- Company
- The William Carter Co. (Carter's®)
- Units affected
- 600,000
- Product
- Carter's infant jumpsuits
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recalled infant jumpsuits have a 6-inch long satin ribbon tied through the zipper pull tab. The ribbons are solid in color or have "Carter's" printed on them. Recalled models are either 100 percent cotton interlock jumpsuits with a teddy bear, bunny or puppy embroidery design on the front; or cotton/polyester blend velour jumpsuits with a teddy bear or bunny embroidery design on the front. The jumpsuits were sold in sizes Small (0-3 months), Medium (3-6 months), and Large (6-9 months).
What can happen
A ribbon that runs through the zipper pull tab can detach, resulting in a potential choking hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove and discard the ribbon. The garment then can be worn without the ribbon.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Carter's® received four reports of children detaching the ribbons, putting them in their mouths, and starting to gag or choke. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Outlet, department and specialty stores nationwide sold these jumpsuits, from May 2000 through December 2000, for $14 to $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled carter's infant jumpsuits?
Consumers should immediately remove and discard the ribbon. The garment then can be worn without the ribbon.
What is the hazard?
A ribbon that runs through the zipper pull tab can detach, resulting in a potential choking hazard.
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.