CPSC recall · Reported August 16, 2001
CPSC, Kids "R" Us and Babies "R" Us Announce Recall of Children's Cargo Pants
The toggle on the pockets of the pants can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The CPSC recalled The recalled pants are navy, khaki, or stone, with different color stitching around the p….
CPSC, Kids "R" Us and Babies "R" Us Announce Recall of Children's Cargo Pants was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 16, 2001. Reason: The toggle on the pockets of the pants can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove and discard the two toggles on the leg pockets. The p…. Verify recall #01217 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The toggle on the pockets of the pants can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children..
- None
- agency class
- August 16, 2001
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01217 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 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.
Reason for recall
The toggle on the pockets of the pants can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately remove and discard the two toggles on the leg pockets. The pants then can be worn without the toggle.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01217 |
| Date reported | August 16, 2001 |
| Date initiated | August 16, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 7,000 |
| 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 immediately remove and discard the two toggles on the leg pockets. The pants then can be worn without the toggle.
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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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