The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19053·Announced 2018-12-18

The Children's Place Recalls Infant Snowsuits Due to Choking Hazard

The Children's Place is recalling about 14,900 infant snowsuits because metal snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard 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 infants, which is a high-risk product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

The Children's Place Services Company LLC is recalling about 14,900 girls' infant snowsuits in sizes 0 to 18 months. The recalled snowsuits were sold in two styles and three colors/patterns: White Sophy floral (Style #2111187), Jazzberry ladybug (Style #2111187), and Rosebud heart (Style #2111188). The snowsuits are 100% polyester with matching print hoods, detachable mittens, and a front zipper covered by a fabric snap flap.

The recall is due to a choking hazard because the metal snaps on the snowsuits can detach. The firm has received one report of a metal snap detaching from a snowsuit, but no injuries have been reported. The snowsuits were sold in The Children's Place stores nationwide and online from August 2018 through November 2018 for about $50. An additional 750 units were sold in Canada.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled snowsuits away from children and stop using them. They can return the snowsuits to any The Children's Place store for a full refund. Online customers will receive return instructions by email from The Children's Place for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call The Children's Place toll-free at 877-752-2387 or visit www.childrensplace.com.

The recalled product

Product
Infant snowsuits
Hazard
Affected units
14,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · The Children's Place Services Company LLC, of Secaucus, N.J.

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