Carter’s Infant and Children’s Overalls

Description: Carter's Recall of Carter's Brand Children's Overalls NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued April 19, 2005 Revised September 26, 2005 Release #05-158 Firm's Contact Number: (888) 782-9548 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Note: Telephone Number Change CPSC, Carter's® Announce Recall of Carter's Brand Children's Overalls WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Carter's® Infant and Children's Overalls Units: About 31,000 Manufacturer: Carter's®, of Atlanta, Ga. Hazard: The plastic center of the decorative snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Carter's has received 14 reports of snap centers detaching. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled overalls are pink corduroy with decorative snap fasteners at the waist and shoulder straps. The light pink overalls (style 435-092) have a floral embroidery design on the chest. The dark pink overalls (style 435-646) have a single patch pocket on the chest. "Carter's" is printed on a tag sewn into the back of the garment. Sold: 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. Manufactured in: Style 435-092 Thailand, Style 435-646 China. Remedy: Contact Carter's to receive a refund. Consumer Contact: Contact Carter's at (888) 782-9548 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.carters.com [Learn More]