Girl's Nightshirts Recalled by the William Carter Co
Girl's Nightshirts Recalled by the William Carter Co.
Why was Girl's Nightshirts Recalled by the William Carter Co recalled?
The nightshirts, which fail to meet federal children's sleepwear flammability standards, could ignite easily and present a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
What should I do if I have this product?
Take these nightshirts away from children immediately, and call Carter's for instructions on returning the nightshirts for a refund and a $15 Carter's gift certificate. Contact: Consumers may call Carter's toll-free at (888) 339-2129 anytime. Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at http://www.carters.com/recall.html
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
- Girls' nightshirts
- Company
- The William Carter Co. (Carter's), of Morrow, Ga.
- Quantity
- About 1,000
- Sold at
- Carter's, department and specialty stores sold these pajamas nationwide, from May 2000 through August 2000, for between $10 and $13.
- Recall date
- August 17, 2000
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled nightshirts have long sleeves, and were sold in sizes small (4-5 year), medium (6-7 year), large (8-10 year) and, x-large (12-14 year). They are made with 100 percent polyester fabric with a pattern of brown bears wearing pink pajamas and the words "p.j. bear" printed on a white background. Identification code "GPU CF79761" and "Carter's" are printed on a label sewn into the collar.