CPSC recall · Reported November 27, 2002
CPSC, Good Lad Apparel Announce Recall of Infant Girls' Garment and Shoes
Small decorative items on the garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Good Lad Apparel of Philadelphia, Pa. recalled This recall involves three separate garment sets. Two of the garment sets include a newbo….
CPSC, Good Lad Apparel Announce Recall of Infant Girls' Garment and Shoes was recalled by Good Lad Apparel of Philadelphia, Pa. in November 27, 2002. Reason: Small decorative items on the garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these garments and sandals immediately. Consumers should retu…. Verify recall #03045 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Good Lad Apparel of Philadelphia, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-Small decorative items on the garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children..
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- agency class
- November 27, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03045 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
This recall involves three separate garment sets. Two of the garment sets include a newborn and infant dress with sandals. The other includes an infant capri set with sandals. The dresses were sold in either, red and yellow or chambray. Both have decorative items like ladybugs and flowers attached. The capri sets were sold in lime, coral, yellow and purple, with flower attachments around the neckline and on the sandals. The Good Lad logo is printed on a label inside of the garment, along with the words, "Good Lad of Philadelphia." The garments were made for ages 3 to 24 months.
Reason for recall
Small decorative items on the garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these garments and sandals immediately. Consumers should return the garments to the store where purchased to receive a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03045 |
| Date reported | November 27, 2002 |
| Date initiated | November 27, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Good Lad Apparel of Philadelphia, Pa. |
| Affected scope | About 52,000 |
| 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 and sandals immediately. Consumers should return the garments to the store where purch…
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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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