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Product Recall Number: 97-130

Why was Sweet Suzana brand infants' shirt-and-pant sets recalled?

The shirts have tulip-shaped buttons that can break apart, presenting a choking hazard to young children.

Sweet Suzana brand infants' shirt-and-pant sets
Here's product recall specific data for Sweet Suzana brand infants' shirt-and-pant sets.

  • Product Recall Number: 97-130

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 1997-05-27

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Sweet Suzana brand infants' shirt-and-pant sets

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Little Laura of California Inc. of Los Angeles, Calif., is recalling about 2,000 Sweet Suzana brand infants' shirt-and-pant sets. The shirts have tulip-shaped buttons that can break apart, presenting a choking hazard to young children.CPSC and Little Laura of California Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these garments. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.The shirt-and-pant set is available in sizes 12, 18, and 24 months. The set includes a white and pink checked pant and a white short sleeve shirt with a white and pink checked collar. The front of the shirt is decorated with pink and green vinyl tulip appliqués and pink and green tulip buttons. The shirt has two sewn-in labels at the neck. One label reads in part, "50% cotton...50% polyester...RN#41601...MADE IN U.S.A." The other label displays the "Sweet Suzana" trademark.Kids R Us stores nationwide sold the garments from January 1997 through March 1997 for about $14.Consumers should stop using these garments immediately and return them to the nearest Kids R Us store for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should call Little Laura of California Inc. at (800) 213-1994, extension 233. The number is operational 24 hours a day.

  • Hazard Description: The shirts have tulip-shaped buttons that can break apart, presenting a choking hazard to young children.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 2,000

  • Incidents: CPSC and Little Laura of California Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these garments. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using these garments immediately and return them to the nearest Kids R Us store for a full refund.

  • Sold At: Kids R Us stores nationwide sold the garments from January 1997 through March 1997 for about $14.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Kids R Us, Little Laura of California, Sweet Suzana

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: None Listed

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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