Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported August 28, 2000
Shirts and Rompers Recalled by The Children's Place
Choking
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The Children's Place recalled Shirts and Rompers Recalled by The Children's Place NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product … - a moderate-severity action.
Shirts and Rompers Recalled by The Children's Place was recalled by The Children's Place in August 28, 2000. Reason: Choking. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #00170 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Children's Place issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Choking.
- Moderate
- severity level
- August 28, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00170 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #00170) was formally reported on August 28, 2000. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The Children's Place is listed as the recalling firm. The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts.
The documented reason for this recall is: Choking Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Electronics recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 609 electronics recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Affected scope
Unknown
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product description
Shirts and Rompers Recalled by The Children's Place NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued August 28, 2000, Revised May 6, 2003 Release # 00-170 Children's Place Recall Hotline: (877) 752-2387 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 The Children's Place Contact: Audrey Givens, (800) 527-5355 Note: phone number change CPSC, The Children's Place Announce Recall of Shirts and Rompers WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Children's Place, of Secaucus, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 120,000 boys baseball shirts and rompers. The buttons can come off, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children. The Children's Place has received three reports of buttons detaching. No injuries have been reported. The recalled baseball shirts are grey, blue, white or red with contrasting colors at the trim. They were available in boys sizes 3 to 36 months. The shirts have four baseball-shaped buttons down the front. A tag at the neck reads in part, "The Children's Place, Made in Turkey". On the left front of the shirt there is an embroidered baseball surrounded by the words, "Baseball Place USA". "Place" and the number "9" are embroidered on the back of the shirt. The recalled one-piece rompers are grey, blue or red with contrasting colors at the trim. They were available in boys sizes 3 to 36 months. The rompers have four baseball-shaped buttons down the front and snaps around the crotch. A tag at the neck reads in part, "The Children's Place, Made in Turkey". On the left front of the romper there is an embroidered baseball surrounded by the words, "Baseball Place USA". "Place" and the number "9" are embroidered on the back of the romper. The Children's Place stores nationwide sold the shirts and rompers from January 2000 through July 2000. The shirts cost about $12 and the rompers cost about $14. Consumers should take these clothes away from their children immediately. Consumers should return the clothes to the nearest The Children's Place store for a full refund and a 10 percent discount coupon. For more information, call The Children's Place at (877) 752-2387 anytime.
Reason for recall
Choking
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00170 |
| Date reported | August 28, 2000 |
| Date initiated | August 28, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | The Children's Place |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| 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
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Shirts and Rompers Recalled by The Children's Place NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued August 28, 2000, Revised May 6, 2003 Release # 00-170 Children's Place Recall Hotline: (877) 752-2387 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 The Children's Place Contact: Audrey Givens, (800) 527-5355 Note: phone number change CPSC, The Children's Place Announce Recall of Shirts and Rompers WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Children's Place, of Secaucus, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 120,000 boys baseball shirts and rompers. The buttons can come off, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children. The Children's Place has received three reports of buttons detaching. No injuries have been reported. The recalled baseball shirts are grey, blue, white or red with contrasting colors at the trim. They were available in boys sizes 3 to 36 months. The shirts have four baseball-shaped buttons down the front. A tag at the neck reads in part, "The Children's Place, Made in Turkey". On the left front of the shirt there is an embroidered baseball surrounded by the words, "Baseball Place USA". "Place" and the number "9" are embroidered on the back of the shirt. The recalled one-piece rompers are grey, blue or red with contrasting colors at the trim. They were available in boys sizes 3 to 36 months. The rompers have four baseball-shaped buttons down the front and snaps around the crotch. A tag at the neck reads in part, "The Children's Place, Made in Turkey". On the left front of the romper there is an embroidered baseball surrounded by the words, "Baseball Place USA". "Place" and the number "9" are embroidered on the back of the romper. The Children's Place stores nationwide sold the shirts and rompers from January 2000 through July 2000. The shirts cost about $12 and the rompers cost about $14. Consumers should take these clothes away from their children immediately. Consumers should return the clothes to the nearest The Children's Place store for a full refund and a 10 percent discount coupon. For more information, call The Children's Place at (877) 752-2387 anytime.. Recalled by The Children's Place.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Choking
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 28, 2000. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 00170.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (00170) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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