CPSC recall · Reported February 12, 2002
CPSC, OshKosh B'Gosh Announce Recall of Newborn Girls' Garments
The fabric, heat-sealed flowers on the front of the garments can detach after washing, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The CPSC recalled The recall includes two separate garments sold as sets. One garment is a lavender-colored….
CPSC, OshKosh B'Gosh Announce Recall of Newborn Girls' Garments was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 12, 2002. Reason: The fabric, heat-sealed flowers on the front of the garments can detach after washing, posing a choking hazar…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these garments immediately and return them to OshKosh B'Gosh,…. Verify recall #02100 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The fabric, heat-sealed flowers on the front of the garments can detach after washing, posing a choking hazar….
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- February 12, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02100 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 recall includes two separate garments sold as sets. One garment is a lavender-colored velour jumpsuit with a floral printed rib knit top. The other garment is a lavender-colored French terry and velour top with printed rib knit bottom. Only jumpsuits with style numbers 516-8240 and 516-8340 and top and bottom sets with style numbers 516-8241 and 516-8341 are included in the recall. Both garments have felt fabric flowers on the front bodice. The jumpsuit has one large purple flower and two teal colored leaves on the front. The top has one large purple flower and two small blue flowers on each side. A label sewn on the inside neck of the garments reads in part "Baby OshKosh B'Gosh®," and "Made in Malaysia." Both garments were sold in sizes 0-3, 3-6, and 6-9 months.
Reason for recall
The fabric, heat-sealed flowers on the front of the garments can detach after washing, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these garments immediately and return them to OshKosh B'Gosh, for a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02100 |
| Date reported | February 12, 2002 |
| Date initiated | February 12, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 21,800 |
| 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 return them to OshKosh B'Gosh, for a refund.
- Check the recall number (02100) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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