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CPSC recall · Reported June 29, 2017

Burt's Bees Baby Recalls Infant Coveralls Due to Choking Hazard

The snap at the crotch of the coveralls can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.

Recall #
17183
Affected scope
About 8,500 (in addition about 44 were sold in Canada)
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves infant Butterfly Garden Coverall & Hat Sets. The coveralls are 100% … - a moderate-severity action.

Burt's Bees Baby Recalls Infant Coveralls Due to Choking Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 29, 2017. Reason: The snap at the crotch of the coveralls can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coveralls and contact Burt's Bees Ba…. Verify recall #17183 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The snap at the crotch of the coveralls can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants..

Moderate
severity level
June 29, 2017
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17183 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #17183) was formally reported on June 29, 2017. 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 8,500 (in addition about 44 were sold in Canada).

The documented reason for this recall is: The snap at the crotch of the coveralls can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. 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 immediately stop using the recalled coveralls and contact Burt's Bees Baby to receive a pre-paid envelope to return the garment for a $20 e-gift card to be used at www.burtsbeesbaby.… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 8,500 (in addition about 44 were sold in Canada)

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves infant Butterfly Garden Coverall & Hat Sets. The coveralls are 100% organic cotton, and were sold in blossom pink with white butterflies. There is a white ruffle around the neck that runs down the front of the garment. It has snaps in the crotch and was sold in infant sizes NB, 3M, 6M, and 9M. The manufacture date code of August 2016 (08/2016) is printed on the inside garment tag located inside the seam of the garment. "Burt's Bees Baby" and the garment sizes are printed on the inside back of the garment. Only coverall sets with style number LY24195 on the hangtag are included in the recall.

Reason for recall

The snap at the crotch of the coveralls can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coveralls and contact Burt's Bees Baby to receive a pre-paid envelope to return the garment for a $20 e-gift card to be used at www.burtsbeesbaby.com.

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 17183
Date reported June 29, 2017
Date initiated June 29, 2017
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 8,500 (in addition about 44 were sold in Canada)
Distribution Not disclosed
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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 stop using the recalled coveralls and contact Burt's Bees Baby to receive a pre-paid envelope to ret…

  • Check the recall number (17183) 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

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves infant Butterfly Garden Coverall & Hat Sets. The coveralls are 100% organic cotton, and were sold in blossom pink with white butterflies. There is a white ruffle around the neck that runs down the front of the garment. It has snaps in the crotch and was sold in infant sizes NB, 3M, 6M, and 9M. The manufacture date code of August 2016 (08/2016) is printed on the inside garment tag located inside the seam of the garment. "Burt's Bees Baby" and the garment sizes are printed on the inside back of the garment. Only coverall sets with style number LY24195 on the hangtag are included in the recall.. Units affected: About 8,500 (in addition about 44 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The snap at the crotch of the coveralls can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coveralls and contact Burt's Bees Baby to receive a pre-paid envelope to return the garment for a $20 e-gift card to be used at www.burtsbeesbaby.com.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 29, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17183.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (17183) 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 June 29, 2017. 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.