CPSCJanuary 11, 2000

CPSC, L.L. Bean Inc. Announce Recall of Children's

CPSC, L.L. Bean Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Overalls

Why was CPSC, L.L. Bean Inc. Announce Recall of Children's recalled?

Snaps on these overalls can detach from the garments, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using these overalls, and return them to L.L. Bean for a refund. Contact: For more information, call L.L. Bean at (800) 555-9717 anytime or go to their web site at www.llbean.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
L.L. Bean children's overalls
Company
L.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine
Quantity
About 7,700
Sold at
L.L. Bean sold these overalls nationwide in their catalogs and on their web site, and in L.L. Bean stores in Maine, New Hampshire, Delaware and Oregon, from January through December 1999, for $20 to $26.
Recall date
January 11, 2000
Incidents / injuries
L.L. Bean has received six reports from consumers of these snaps detaching from the overalls. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

There are two styles of overalls included in this recall. The traditional blue denim overalls have a full snap crotch, a pocket on the bib, two front pockets and two back pockets. The sewn-in label reads "0DB48," the size, "made in China," and "100% Cotton." They were sold in sizes 6 months through 4T. The other style of overalls, the lined woodland overalls, are made of cotton twill lined with red check flannel. They have a full snap crotch, a front zipper, a small pocket on the left front, two pockets in the rear, and an applique of a bear and pine tree. They come in red, navy and green. The sewn-in label reads "0HS39," the size, "Made in China," and "100% Cotton." They were sold in sizes 6 months through 3T.

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