CPSC and Levi Strauss Announce Infant and Toddler Koverall
and Shortall Recall
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Levi Strauss & Co. of
San Francisco, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 3,000
Little Levi's Koveralls and Shortalls. The snap fasteners on
the inside legs of these garments may separate, creating a
potential choking risk to children.
CPSC and Levi Strauss are not aware of any injuries
involving these garments. This recall is being conducted to
prevent the possibility of injury.
The recalled Little Levi's brand Koveralls and
Shortalls styled for boys in sizes 12 to 24 months and 2T to
4T were all sold in indigo denim with product codes:
29028-2891 and 22028-2891 (Koveralls) and 22020-2891 and
29020-2891 (Shortalls). Koveralls is a youth version of
traditional adult overalls and Shortalls is a short pant
length version.
Levi Strauss is also recalling infant sizes 12 to 24
months of its Levi's brand Girlswear Koveralls and Shortalls
with product codes: 38806-0817 and 38806-0881 (Koveralls)
and 39867-0881, 39867-0817, and 39867-9281 (Shortalls). The
girls garments were sold in stonebleach denim, pink twill,
or pink check fabric with an elastic back. The product codes
are located on the back of the care label sewn in an inside
seam of each garment.
Retail stores sold the garments nationwide beginning in
November 1996.
Consumers should immediately stop using these garments
and return them to the store where purchased for a full
refund. Consumers with questions about the recall may call
Levi Strauss & Co. at 1-(800)USA-LEVI, or write to the
company at: Levi's Plaza, P.O. Box 7215, San Francisco,
Calif. 94120.