FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2000
Release # 00-118b
Company Phone Number: (212) 819-6564
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic (301) 504-7058
Infant Cargo Skirts Recalled by Associated Merchandising Corp.
PRODUCT: Infant Cargo Skirts - The Associated Merchandising Corp. (AMC)
of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling 9,500 infant girls' cargo
skirts. The cargo skirts are made of either 100 percent cotton khaki
twill or 100 percent denim, and have an attached panty. They are sold
in sizes 12, 18 and 24 months. The khaki style skirt's inside label
reads "Baby You're it!" or "Bebe by Cradlecraft" and "MADE IN SRI
LANKA." The denim style skirt's inside label reads "Baby You're it" and
"MADE IN INDONESIA." Clothing and department stores nationwide sold
these cargo skirts from January 2000 through March 2000 for between $14
and $16.
PROBLEM: The snaps on the panty of these skirts can detach, posing a
choking hazard to young children.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using these skirts immediately and
return them to the store where purchased for a refund. Consumers also
can return them by mail, and will be reimbursed for postage. For more
information, call AMC collect at (212) 819-6564 between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
