The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·01513·Announced 2001-03-28

Levi Strauss Recalls Infant and Toddler Garments with Metal Inseam Snaps

Levi Strauss & Co. is recalling approximately 349,000 infant and toddler garments with metal inseam snaps because parts can detach, posing a choking risk to young children.

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 young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Levi Strauss & Co. is recalling approximately 349,000 infant (12-24 month) and toddler (2T to 4T) garments with metal inseam snaps. The recall involves 13 different styles of jeans, Koveralls, and Shortalls for boys and girls. The garments were sold from March 1999 to March 2001.

The recall is being conducted because parts from the metal inseam snaps can detach from the garment, posing a choking risk for young children. Levi Strauss & Co. has received two reports of snaps detaching on jeans, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children and contact Levi Strauss & Co. at 800-USA-LEVI (800-872-5384) to determine if their garment is part of the recall. If the garment is included, the company will provide instructions for returning it postage paid to receive a full refund. Consumers can match the first five digits of the garment's nine-digit product code to the specific styles listed in the recall notice to verify inclusion.

The recalled product

Product
Levi's infant (12-24 month) and toddler (2T to 4T) garments with metal inseam snaps
Manufacturer
Levi Strauss & Co., of San Francisco, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
349,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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