The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·12103·Announced 2012-02-03

Carter's Infant Bodysuits Recalled for Choking Hazard from Detaching Snaps

Weeplay Kids is recalling Carter's infant bodysuits and sleep 'n play garments because snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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, which is a high-risk product category, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, limiting the score to 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Weeplay Kids LLC is recalling Carter's Watch the Wear bodysuits and sleep 'n play garments due to a choking hazard. The snaps on the garments can detach from the fabric, posing a risk to infants and young children. The recalled items are pastel blue, pink, and yellow one-piece garments sold in packages of two, three, or five.

The firm has received approximately 30 reports of snaps detaching from the garments, but no injuries have been reported. About 128,000 units were sold nationwide at various retailers, including Big Lots, Ross, and Kids Place, from November 2010 through August 2011 for approximately $4 to $9.

Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the recalled garments and contact Weeplay to receive free replacement garments. For additional information, consumers can contact Weeplay toll-free at (888) 226-2200 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by e-mail at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Carter's Watch the Wear Bodysuits and Sleep 'n Play Garments
Manufacturer
Weeplay Kids LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Infant Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
128,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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