CPSC, Kids “R” Us and Babies “R” Us Announce Recall of Children’s Cargo Pants
Kids’ product recall 01-217. Announced by CPSC on Aug 16, 2001.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Aug 16, 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?
The toggle on the pockets of the pants can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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What should you do?
Consumers should immediately remove and discard the two toggles on the leg pockets. The pants then can be worn without the toggle.
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- How to reach the firm: For more information on this recall, contact Toys “R” Us at (888) 243-6337 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to the company’s website at www.toysrus.com and select Kids “R” Us or Babies “R” Us for details on product recalls.
Which ones are recalled?
The recalled pants are navy, khaki, or stone, with different color stitching around the pockets. The pants have an elastic waistband and an elastic draw-cord. A label on the rear inside seam reads “Koala Baby” or “Little Legends” and the care label reads in part “Made in Thailand.” The pants were sold in both newborn and infant sizes.
About 7,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Children’s cargo pants.
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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?
- Imported by Kids “R” Us and Babies “R” Us, divisions, Toys “R” Us Inc., of Paramus, N.J.
- Kids “R” Us and Babies “R” Us stores nationwide and some Toys “R” Us stores sold these pants, from June 2001 through July 2001, for about $10.
- Made in Thailand, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
Kids “R” Us has received one report of a 9-month old boy, who began to choke on a toggle that he removed from the pants. The toggle was dislodged.
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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.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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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.
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.