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NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 19, 2005
Release #05-158

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 999-1802
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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 (866) 999-1802 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.carters.com