Federated Merchandising Group Recalls Girl's Capri Pant and Shirt Set
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2, 2002
Release # 02-131
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 874-2812 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058
CPSC and Federated Merchandising Group Announce Recall of Girl's Capri Pant and Shirt Set
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission, (CPSC), Federated Merchandising Group, of New York, N.Y., is
voluntarily recalling about 1,000 Greendog® girl's capri pant and shirt
sets. The buttons in the center of the embroidered flowers on the shirt
can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
No injuries or incidents have been reported. This recall is being
conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
The recalled two-piece set includes a yellow or white, ruffled top
with flowers embroidered along the bottom and denim capri pants with
buttons on the bottom. The capri sets were sold in sizes 12, 18 and 24
months. The Greendog® capri sets have the style number 8088. The style
numbers are printed on the hang tag.
Macy's, Burdines, The Bon Marche, Rich's, Lazarus and Goldsmith's
sold the capri sets nationwide between January 2002 and February 2002
for about $26.
Consumers should stop using these sets immediately and return them
to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit. For
additional information, consumers can contact Federated Merchandising
Group toll-free at (877) 874-2812 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.fds.com/cpsc.