CPSC, Carter's Announce Recall of Carter's Brand Children's Overalls

The plastic center of the decorative snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard.

Recall #: 05158
Affected scope: About 31,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Carter's®, of Atlanta, Ga. recalled The recalled overalls are pink corduroy with decorative snap fasteners at the waist and s….

CPSC, Carter's Announce Recall of Carter's Brand Children's Overalls was recalled by Carter's®, of Atlanta, Ga. in April 19, 2005. Reason: The plastic center of the decorative snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard.. Remedy: Contact Carter's to receive a refund.. Verify recall #05158 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Carter's®, of Atlanta, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-The plastic center of the decorative snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard..

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agency class: April 19, 2005
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05158 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.

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.

Product description

The recalled overalls are pink corduroy with decorative snap fasteners at the waist and shoulder straps. The light pink overalls (style 435-092) have a floral embroidery design on the chest. The dark pink overalls (style 435-646) have a single patch pocket on the chest. "Carter's" is printed on a tag sewn into the back of the garment.

Reason for recall

The plastic center of the decorative snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Contact Carter's to receive a refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05158
Date reported	April 19, 2005
Date initiated	April 19, 2005
Recalling firm	Carter's®, of Atlanta, Ga.
Affected scope	About 31,000
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

Contact Carter's to receive a refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The plastic center of the decorative snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Contact Carter's to receive a refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 19, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05158.

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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