The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·00068·Announced 2000-02-16

Tommy Hilfiger Infant Socks Recalled for Choking Hazard

Mountain High Hosiery is recalling Tommy Hilfiger socks for infants and children because heat-sealed logos can detach, posing a choking hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for infants and children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mountain High Hosiery Ltd. is recalling approximately 360,000 pairs of Tommy Hilfiger socks for infants and children. The recall was initiated because the heat-sealed Tommy Hilfiger flag logo appliques on the socks can detach, creating a choking hazard for young children.

The affected socks are white and feature a red, white, and blue Tommy Hilfiger flag logo applique on the side. They were sold in sizes "S/M" (6-12 months), "L/XL" (12-24 months), and toddler shoe sizes 7-11. The socks were sold in two-pair packages at department and specialty stores nationwide from January 1999 through January 2000 for approximately $10.

Mountain High has received three reports of the logo appliques detaching, but no injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using these socks immediately and contact Mountain High at (877) 729-4916 or visit www.mtnhighinc.com to receive an exchange or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Tommy Hilfiger socks for infants and children
Hazard
Affected units
360,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.