Product Recall Number: 00-060
Why was Peek-A-Babe baby garments recalled?
The rose-shaped buttons on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Recall Number: 00-060
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2000-02-02
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Peek-A-Babe baby garments
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Shopko Stores Inc. of Green Bay, Wis., is recalling approximately 9,800 Peek-A-Babe baby garments. The rose-shaped buttons on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. CPSC and Shopko Stores have received one report of a button found in a child's mouth. No injuries were reported. These are one-piece coveralls, and two-piece, babydoll-style top and legging sets. These 100 percent cotton garments were sold in sizes 0-3M to 24M. Writing on the collar labels includes, "MADE IN CHINA" and "Peek-A-Babe." The tops of the coveralls are made of plush, peach-colored knit fabric, with cream-colored collars and sleeve edges. The coverall tops have three cream-colored, rose-shaped buttons attached to the center front, from the neck to the waist, and are embroidered with a cream-colored rose. The bottoms of the coveralls have eight snaps at the crotch, and are printed with peach- and purple-colored roses, and peach-colored dots, on a cream-colored knit fabric. The babydoll tops are made of plush, cream-colored knit fabric, with peach-colored collars and sleeve edges. The tops have three peach- colored, rose-shaped buttons attached to the center front, from the neck to the waist, and are decorated with six peach-colored rosettes along the front waist. Leggings sold with these tops have purple, lavender and peach stripes on a cream-colored knit fabric. Shopko stores nationwide sold these garments from June 1999 through October 1999 for between $8 and $15. Consumers should immediately stop using these garments, and return them to Shopko for a refund. For more information, call Shopko at (800) 791- 7333 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday CT, or visit the Shopko website at www.shopko.com.
Hazard Description: The rose-shaped buttons on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: Approximately 9,800
Incidents: CPSC and Shopko Stores have received one report of a button found in a child's mouth. No injuries were reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these garments, and return them to Shopko for a refund.
Sold At: Shopko stores nationwide sold these garments from June 1999 through October 1999 for between $8 and $15.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed