CPSCFebruary 3, 2000

CPSC, Shopko Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Baby

CPSC, Shopko Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Baby Garments

Why was CPSC, Shopko Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Baby recalled?

The rose-shaped buttons on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using these garments, and return them to Shopko, for a refund. Contact: For more information, call Shopko at (800) 791- 7333 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday CT, or visit the Shopko website at www.shopko.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
Peek-A-Babe baby garments
Company
Shopko Stores Inc,. of Green Bay, Wis.
Quantity
Approximately 9,800
Sold at
Shopko stores nationwide sold these garments, from June 1999 through October 1999, for between $8 and $15.
Recall date
February 3, 2000
Incidents / injuries
CPSC and Shopko Stores have received one report of a button found in a child's mouth. No injuries were reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

These are one-piece coveralls, and two-piece, babydoll-style top and legging sets. These 100 percent cotton garments were sold in sizes 0-3M to 24M. Writing on the collar labels includes, "MADE IN CHINA" and "Peek-A-Babe." The tops of the coveralls are made of plush, peach-colored knit fabric, with cream-colored collars and sleeve edges. The coverall tops have three cream-colored, rose-shaped buttons attached to the center front, from the neck to the waist, and are embroidered with a cream-colored rose. The bottoms of the coveralls have eight snaps at the crotch, and are printed with peach- and purple-colored roses, and peach-colored dots, on a cream-colored knit fabric. The babydoll tops are made of plush, cream-colored knit fabric, with peach-colored collars and sleeve edges. The tops have three peach- colored, rose-shaped buttons attached to the center front, from the neck to the waist, and are decorated with six peach-colored rosettes along the front waist. Leggings sold with these tops have purple, lavender and peach stripes on a cream-colored knit fabric.

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