The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05158·Announced 2005-04-19

Carter's Recalls Children's Overalls Due to Choking Hazard from Detaching Snaps

Carter's is recalling about 31,000 infant and children's overalls because the plastic centers of decorative snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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 from detachable parts on children's clothing, which fits the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

Carter's, of Atlanta, Ga., is recalling about 31,000 infant and children's overalls. The recalled garments are pink corduroy with decorative snap fasteners at the waist and shoulder straps. The light pink overalls (style 435-092) feature a floral embroidery design on the chest, while the dark pink overalls (style 435-646) have a single patch pocket on the chest. The word "Carter's" is printed on a tag sewn into the back of the garment.

The recall was issued because the plastic center of the decorative snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard. Carter's has received 14 reports of snap centers detaching, but no injuries have been reported.

Style 435-646 was sold exclusively through Carter's retail stores from July 2004 through March 2005 for about $26. Style 435-092 was sold through Carter's retail stores and other retailers nationwide from August 2004 through March 2005 for about $28. Consumers should contact Carter's at (888) 782-9548 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.carters.com to receive a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Carter's® Infant and Children's Overalls
Manufacturer
Carter's®, of Atlanta, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
31,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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