CPSCJune 5, 2000

Infant Cargo Skirts Recalled by Associated

Infant Cargo Skirts Recalled by Associated Merchandising Corp.

Why was Infant Cargo Skirts Recalled by Associated recalled?

The snaps on the panty of these skirts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: For more information, call AMC collect at (212) 819-6564 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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
Infant girls' cargo skirts
Company
The Associated Merchandising Corp. (AMC) of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 9,500
Sold at
Clothing and department stores nationwide sold these cargo skirts, from January 2000 through March 2000, for between $14 and $16.
Recall date
June 5, 2000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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."

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