CPSC recall · Reported April 27, 2000
CPSC, Healthtex Announce Recall of Baby Garments
Snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to babies.
Healthtex, a division of Vf Playwear Inc., of Greensboro, N.c. recalled These garments were sold under the Healthtex® and Little Impressions® labels in sizes new….
CPSC, Healthtex Announce Recall of Baby Garments was recalled by Healthtex, a division of Vf Playwear Inc., of Greensboro, N.c. in April 27, 2000. Reason: Snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to babies.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these baby garments immediately and return them to the store …. Verify recall #00102 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Healthtex, a division of Vf Playwear Inc., of Greensboro, N.c. issued this CPSC recall-Snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to babies..
- None
- agency class
- April 27, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00102 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
These garments were sold under the Healthtex® and Little Impressions® labels in sizes newborn to 24 months. There are 58 different styles included in this recall. Style numbers are located on the back of the neck tag or inside seam. Call the company to see if your garment is part of the recall. The garments were sold as one-piece and two-piece infant garments with long sleeves and full crotch snaps for boys and girls. The male portion of the snap can be identified by the name "SNAPET" stamped inside. The garments were sold in various colors and prints including pastels, stripes and plaids. Writing on the collar labels includes, "MADE IN THAILAND," and "100% Cotton." Here are the style numbers involved: AC1150W AD0150W EC1000M HS3195N HS3297Y AC0150W AS2225B EC0000W HS4299N HS2196G AX0150W AS1225F HS3199P HS3197F HS3298P AC2150W AC2226B HS3196R HS2299N HS4295G AX2150W AS1102F HS3296N HS3299R HS2296P AH0151W AS2100B HS1196R HS4297N HS4298B AC2225B AD2150W HS1199P HS1299R HS2298B AT1150M AC2100B HS4296P HS2198C HS1297Y AC1225F AS1226F HS4197N HS2197N HS1298P AH1150W AH2150B HS4198C HS1198F HS2297N AC1226F EC1000F HS1197F HS1296N AD1150W EC2000B HS4196G HS2295G
Reason for recall
Snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to babies.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these baby garments immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund or exchange. Consumers also can return garments directly to the manufacturer.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00102 |
| Date reported | April 27, 2000 |
| Date initiated | April 27, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Healthtex, a division of Vf Playwear Inc., of Greensboro, N.c. |
| Affected scope | About 260,000 |
| 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 baby garments immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund or exchang…
- Check the recall number (00102) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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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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