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CPSC, Carter's Announce Recall of Carter's Brand Children's Overalls

U.S. CPSCChokingApr 19, 2005
Recalled Overalls
Recalled Overalls

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Hazard

The plastic center of the decorative snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy

Contact Carter's to receive a refund.

Incidents & injuries

Carter's has received 14 reports of snap centers detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Product 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 on

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.

Contact the company

Contact Carter's at (888) 782-9548 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.carters.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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