CPSCApril 2, 2002

CPSC and Federated Merchandising Group Announce Recall

CPSC and Federated Merchandising Group Announce Recall of Girl's Capri Pant and Shirt Set

Why was CPSC and Federated Merchandising Group Announce Recall recalled?

The buttons in the center of the embroidered flowers on the shirt can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using these sets immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit. Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Federated Merchandising Group toll-free at (877) 874-2812 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.fds.com/cpsc

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
Greendog® girl's capri pant and shirt set
Company
Federated Merchandising Group, of New York, N.Y.
Quantity
About 1,000
Sold at
Macy's, Burdines, The Bon Marche, Rich's, Lazarus and Goldsmith's sold the capri sets nationwide, between January 2002 and February 2002, for about $26.
Recall date
April 2, 2002
Incidents / injuries
No injuries or incidents have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled two-piece set includes a yellow or white ruffled top with flowers embroidered along the bottom and denim capri pants with buttons on the bottom. The capri sets were sold in sizes 12, 18 and 24 months. The Greendog® capri sets have the style number 8088. The style numbers are printed on the hang tag.

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