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Product Recall Number: 01-513

Why was Levi's infant (12-24 month) and toddler (2T to 4T) garments with metal inseam snaps recalled?

Parts from the metal inseam snaps can detach from the garment, posing a choking risk for young children.

Levi's infant (12-24 month) and toddler (2T to 4T) garments with metal inseam snaps
Here's product recall specific data for Levi's infant (12-24 month) and toddler (2T to 4T) garments with metal inseam snaps.

  • Product Recall Number: 01-513

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  • Date: 2001-03-27

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Levi's infant (12-24 month) and toddler (2T to 4T) garments with metal inseam snaps

  • Description: PRODUCT: Infant and Toddler Garments - Levi Strauss & Co., of San Francisco, Calif., is voluntarily recalling approximately 349,000 Levi's infant (12-24 month) and toddler (2T to 4T) garments with metal inseam snaps. The recall involves 13 different products: two styles of jeans, seven styles of Koveralls and four styles of Shortalls. The garments are for girls and boys. The garments were sold from March 1999 to March 2001.Consumers should match the first five digits of each garments' nine digit product code as follows:Boys':- Levi's® Boys' 12- to 24-month Infant Inseam Snap Jeans: 29030- Levi's® Boys' 12- to 24-month Infant Inseam Snap Koverall: 29098- Levi's® Boys' 12- to 24-month Infant Inseam Snap Koverall: 29033- Levi's® Boys' 12- to 24-month Infant Inseam Snap Shortall: 29095- Levi's® Boys' 2T to 4T Inseam Snap Koverall: 22098- Levi's® Boys' 2T to 4T Inseam Snap Koverall: 22033- Levi's® Boys' 2T to 4T Inseam Snap Shortall: 22095Girls':- Levi's® Girls' 12- to 24-month Infant Inseam Snap Jeans: 31870- Levi's® Girls' 12- to 24-month Infant Inseam Snap Koverall: 38824- Levi's® Girls' 12- to 24-month Infant Inseam Snap "Kangaroo"Koverall: 38845- Levi's® Girls' 12- to 24-month Infant Inseam Snap Shortall: 39870- Levi's® Girls' 2T to 4T Inseam Snap Koverall: 38624- Levi's® Girls' 2T to 4T Inseam Snap Shortall: 39670PROBLEM: Parts from the metal inseam snaps can detach from the garment, posing a choking risk for young children.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Levi Strauss & Co. has received two reports of snaps detaching on jeans. No injuries have been reported.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children and contact Levi Strauss & Co. at 800-USA-LEVI (800-872-5384) for assistance in determining if the garment is part of this recall. If so, Levi Strauss & Co. will provide instructions on returning the garment postage paid to receive a full refund.

  • Hazard Description: Parts from the metal inseam snaps can detach from the garment, posing a choking risk for young children.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: Approximately 349,000

  • Incidents: Levi Strauss & Co. has received two reports of snaps detaching on jeans. No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children and contact Levi Strauss & Co. at 800-USA-LEVI (800-872-5384) for assistance in determining if the garment is part of this recall. If so, Levi Strauss & Co. will provide instructions on returning the garment postage paid to receive a full refund.

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