CPSC, Levi Strauss & Co. Announce Recall of Infant and Toddler Garments
PRODUCT: Infant and Toddler Garments - Levi Strauss & Co., of San
Francisco, Calif., is voluntarily recalling approximately 349,000 Levi's
infant (12-24 month) and toddler (2T to 4T) garments with metal inseam
snaps. The recall involves 13 different products: two styles of jeans,
seven styles of Koveralls and four styles of Shortalls. The garments
are for girls and boys. The garments were sold from March 1999 to
March 2001.
Consumers should match the first five digits of each garments' nine
digit product code as follows:
Boys':
Levi's® Boys' 12- to 24-month Infant Inseam Snap Jeans: 29030
Levi's® Boys' 12- to 24-month Infant Inseam Snap Koverall: 29098
Levi's® Boys' 12- to 24-month Infant Inseam Snap Koverall: 29033
Levi's® Boys' 12- to 24-month Infant Inseam Snap Shortall: 29095
Levi's® Boys' 2T to 4T Inseam Snap Koverall: 22098
Levi's® Boys' 2T to 4T Inseam Snap Koverall: 22033
Levi's® Boys' 2T to 4T Inseam Snap Shortall: 22095
Girls':
Levi's® Girls' 12- to 24-month Infant Inseam Snap Jeans: 31870
Levi's® Girls' 12- to 24-month Infant Inseam Snap Koverall: 38824
Levi's® Girls' 12- to 24-month Infant Inseam Snap "Kangaroo"
Koverall: 38845
Levi's® Girls' 12- to 24-month Infant Inseam Snap Shortall: 39870
Levi's® Girls' 2T to 4T Inseam Snap Koverall: 38624
Levi's® Girls' 2T to 4T Inseam Snap Shortall: 39670
PROBLEM: Parts from the metal inseam snaps can detach from the garment,
posing a choking risk for young children.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Levi Strauss & Co. has received two reports of snaps
detaching on jeans. No injuries have been reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should immediately take the garments away from
children and contact Levi Strauss & Co. at 800-USA-LEVI (800-872-5384)
for assistance in determining if the garment is part of this recall. If
so, Levi Strauss & Co. will provide instructions on returning the
garment postage paid to receive a full refund.