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.

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