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CPSC recall · Reported January 17, 2001

CPSC and Designer Classics LLC Announce Recall of Children's Jeans and Overalls

The small decorative metal appliques on the legs of the garments can come loose and separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #
01066
Affected scope
About 11,000
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The CPSC recalled The denim jeans and overalls were sold in sizes 6 months through 6X. They have the follow… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC and Designer Classics LLC Announce Recall of Children's Jeans and Overalls was recalled and listed by the CPSC in January 17, 2001. Reason: The small decorative metal appliques on the legs of the garments can come loose and separate, posing a chokin…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these garments immediately and call the company for instructi…. Verify recall #01066 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The small decorative metal appliques on the legs of the garments can come loose and separate, posing a chokin….

Moderate
severity level
January 17, 2001
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01066 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #01066) was formally reported on January 17, 2001. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 11,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The small decorative metal appliques on the legs of the garments can come loose and separate, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using these garments immediately and call the company for instructions on returning the garment for another garment of the same size. Garments should be sent to Designer Classic… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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.

Children & Baby Products recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 3,731 children & baby products recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

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.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 11,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The denim jeans and overalls were sold in sizes 6 months through 6X. They have the following style numbers on the bottom of the care label: KL11450, KH11448, JL21338, JH21408, and JH31288. "Made in Indonesia" and the size is on the front of the care label. The BABY GUESS or GUESS GIRLS label is above the care label.

Reason for recall

The small decorative metal appliques on the legs of the garments can come loose and separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these garments immediately and call the company for instructions on returning the garment for another garment of the same size. Garments should be sent to Designer Classics LLC, Attention: Recall, 22351 Wilmington Ave., Carson, CA 90745. Consumers will be reimbursed for standard postage.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 01066
Date reported January 17, 2001
Date initiated January 17, 2001
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 11,000
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 garments immediately and call the company for instructions on returning the garment for another…

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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?
The denim jeans and overalls were sold in sizes 6 months through 6X. They have the following style numbers on the bottom of the care label: KL11450, KH11448, JL21338, JH21408, and JH31288. "Made in Indonesia" and the size is on the front of the care label. The BABY GUESS or GUESS GIRLS label is above the care label.. Units affected: About 11,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The small decorative metal appliques on the legs of the garments can come loose and separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using these garments immediately and call the company for instructions on returning the garment for another garment of the same size. Garments should be sent to Designer Classics LLC, Attention: Recall, 22351 Wilmington Ave., Carson, CA 90745. Consumers will be reimbursed for standard postage.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 17, 2001. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 01066.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (01066) 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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported January 17, 2001. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.