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Girl’s Nightshirts Recalled by the William Carter Co.

Home product recall 00166a. Announced by CPSC on Aug 17, 2000.

CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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Announced by CPSC on Aug 17, 2000. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.

Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

The nightshirts, which fail to meet federal children’s sleepwear flammability standards, could ignite easily and present a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

Take these nightshirts away from children immediately, and call Carter’s for instructions on returning the nightshirts for a refund and a $15 Carter’s gift certificate.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: Consumers may call Carter’s toll-free at (888) 339-2129 anytime. Consumers also can visit the firm’s web site at http://www.carters.com/recall.html

Which ones are recalled?

The recalled nightshirts have long sleeves, and were sold in sizes small (4-5 year), medium (6-7 year), large (8-10 year) and, x-large (12-14 year). They are made with 100 percent polyester fabric with a pattern of brown bears wearing pink pajamas and the words “p.j. bear” printed on a white background. Identification code “GPU CF79761” and “Carter’s” are printed on a label sewn into the collar.

About 1,000 units, as CPSC gives them.

Girls’ nightshirts.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

CPSC’s photos

CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.

Who made and sold it?

  • Made by The William Carter Co. (Carter’s), Morrow, Ga.
  • Carter’s, department and specialty stores sold these pajamas nationwide, from May 2000 through August 2000, for between $10 and $13.
Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

None reported.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
  • The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

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Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.

    Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.

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