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CPSC, Carter’s® Announce Recall to Repair Infant Jumpsuits

Kids’ product recall 01-075. Announced by CPSC on Jan 29, 2001.

CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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The short answer

Announced by CPSC on Jan 29, 2001. 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?

A ribbon that runs through the zipper pull tab can detach, resulting in a potential choking hazard.

Source:

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

What should you do?

Consumers should immediately remove and discard the ribbon. The garment then can be worn without the ribbon.

Source:

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

  • How to reach the firm: For more information, consumers should call Carter’s toll-free at (888) 339-2129 anytime or visit their website at http://www.carters.com/recall2.html

Which ones are recalled?

The recalled infant jumpsuits have a 6-inch long satin ribbon tied through the zipper pull tab. The ribbons are solid in color or have “Carter’s” printed on them. Recalled models are either 100 percent cotton interlock jumpsuits with a teddy bear, bunny or puppy embroidery design on the front; or cotton/polyester blend velour jumpsuits with a teddy bear or bunny embroidery design on the front. The jumpsuits were sold in sizes Small (0-3 months), Medium (3-6 months), and Large (6-9 months).

About 600,000 units, as CPSC gives them.

Carter’s infant jumpsuits.

Source:

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

CPSC’s photos

CPSC shows 2 photos 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.
  • Outlet, department and specialty stores nationwide sold these jumpsuits, from May 2000 through December 2000, for $14 to $20.
Source:

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

Was anyone hurt?

Carter’s® received four reports of children detaching the ribbons, putting them in their mouths, and starting to gag or choke. No injuries have been 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:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

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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