CPSC, Carter's® Announce Recall to Repair Infant Jumpsuits
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-01-29). Hazards: choking. About 600,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01075 |
| Published | 2001-01-29 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-20 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | Carter's infant jumpsuits |
| Firm named in the title | Carter's® |
| Firms | The William Carter Co. (Carter's®), of Morrow, Ga. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 600,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Sold | Outlet, department and specialty stores nationwide sold these jumpsuits, from May 2000 through December 2000, for $14 to $20. |
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).
Hazard
A ribbon that runs through the zipper pull tab can detach, resulting in a potential choking hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove and discard the ribbon. The garment then can be worn without the ribbon.
Incidents and 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.
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