CPSCMay 13, 2010

The Children's Place Denim Shorts recall: Choking Hazard

The Children's Place Recalls Denim Shorts Due to Choking Hazard; Metal Snaps Could Detach

Why was The Children's Place Denim Shorts recalled?

The denim shorts' metal snaps could detach from the shorts, posing a choking hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled shorts away from children. E-commerce customers will be mailed a postage-pre-paid envelope with instructions on how to return the shorts for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact The Children's Place Services between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday toll-free at (877) 752-2387 or visit the firm's website at www.childrensplace.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
Denim Cargo Shorts
Company
The Children's Place Services Company LLC, of Secaucus, NJ
Quantity
About 29,000
Sold at
The Children's Place Services online store from March 23, 2010 through April 8, 2010 for about $12.
Recall date
May 13, 2010
Incidents / injuries
None.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves denim shorts sold at The Children's Place with item numbers 567844 or 567967 only. The item number can be found on a sewn-in label located on the side of the shorts. The shorts were sold in sizes 0/3 months to 12 months. Shorts with other item numbers are not included in this recall.

Open official CPSC notice Latest recalls