CPSC recall · Reported February 16, 2000
CPSC, Mountain High Hosiery Ltd. Announce Recall of Tommy Hilfiger Socks for Infants and Children
The heat-sealed Tommy Hilfiger flag logo appliques on these socks can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Mountain High Hosiery Ltd., of San Diego, Calif. recalled The recalled socks are white and sold in in sizes "S/M," for 6-12 months; "L/XL," for 12-….
CPSC, Mountain High Hosiery Ltd. Announce Recall of Tommy Hilfiger Socks for Infants and … was recalled by Mountain High Hosiery Ltd., of San Diego, Calif. in February 16, 2000. Reason: The heat-sealed Tommy Hilfiger flag logo appliques on these socks can detach, posing a choking hazard to youn…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these socks immediately, and call Mountain High to receive an…. Verify recall #00068 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Mountain High Hosiery Ltd., of San Diego, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The heat-sealed Tommy Hilfiger flag logo appliques on these socks can detach, posing a choking hazard to youn….
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- February 16, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00068 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled socks are white and sold in in sizes "S/M," for 6-12 months; "L/XL," for 12-24 months; and toddler shoe sizes 7-11. They have a red, white and blue Tommy Hilfiger flag logo applique on the side of each sock. Writing on the socks reads "TOMMY HILFIGER."
Reason for recall
The heat-sealed Tommy Hilfiger flag logo appliques on these socks can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these socks immediately, and call Mountain High to receive an exchange or a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00068 |
| Date reported | February 16, 2000 |
| Date initiated | February 16, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Mountain High Hosiery Ltd., of San Diego, Calif. |
| Affected scope | Approximately 360,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these socks immediately, and call Mountain High to receive an exchange or a refund.
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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