CPSCApril 19, 2005

CPSC, Carter's Announce Recall of Carter's Brand

CPSC, Carter's Announce Recall of Carter's Brand Children's Overalls

Why was CPSC, Carter's Announce Recall of Carter's Brand recalled?

The plastic center of the decorative snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Contact Carter's to receive a refund. Contact: Contact Carter's at (888) 782-9548 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.carters.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
Carter's® Infant and Children's Overalls
Company
Carter's®, of Atlanta, Ga.
Quantity
About 31,000
Sold at
Style 435-646 was sold exclusively through Carter's retail stores, from July 2004 through March 2005, for about $26. Style 435-092 was sold through Carter's retail stores and other retailers nationwide, from August 2004 through March 2005, for about $28.
Recall date
April 19, 2005
Incidents / injuries
Carter's has received 14 reports of snap centers detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled overalls are pink corduroy with decorative snap fasteners at the waist and shoulder straps. The light pink overalls (style 435-092) have a floral embroidery design on the chest. The dark pink overalls (style 435-646) have a single patch pocket on the chest. "Carter's" is printed on a tag sewn into the back of the garment.

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