Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2001-01-29T00:00:00
Product: Carter's infant jumpsuits
Company: The William Carter Co. (Carter's®), of Morrow, Ga.
Hazard: A ribbon that runs through the zipper pull tab can detach, resulting in a potential choking hazard.
Description: The recalled infant jumpsuits have a 6-inch long satin ribbon tied through the zipper pull tab. The ribbons are solid in color or have "Carter's" printed on them. Recalled models are either 100 percent cotton interlock jumpsuits with a teddy bear, bunny or puppy embroidery design on the front; or cotton/polyester blend velour jumpsuits with a teddy bear or bunny embroidery design on the front. The jumpsuits were sold in sizes Small (0-3 months), Medium (3-6 months), and Large (6-9 months).
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove and discard the ribbon. The garment then can be worn without the ribbon.
Incidents / Injuries: Carter's® received four reports of children detaching the ribbons, putting them in their mouths, and starting to gag or choke. No injuries have been reported.
Recall Number: 01075
Product Type: Baby / Infant Products
Hazard Type: Choking Hazard