Carter's® · Recalled
CPSC, Carter's® Announce Recall to Repair Infant Jumpsuits
A ribbon that runs through the zipper pull tab can detach, resulting in a potential choking hazard.
- Units
- About 600,000
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $14–$20
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled infant jumpsuits have a 6-inch long satin ribbon tied through the zipper pull tab. The ribbons are solid in color or have "Carter's" printed on them. Recalled models are either 100 percent cotton interlock jumpsuits with a teddy bear, bunny or puppy embroidery design on the front; or cotton/polyester blend velour jumpsuits with a teddy bear or bunny embroidery design on the front. The jumpsuits were sold in sizes Small (0-3 months), Medium (3-6 months), and Large (6-9 months).
The file
- Sold at
- Outlet, department and specialty stores nationwide sold these jumpsuits, from May 2000 through December 2000, for $14 to $20.
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- The William Carter Co. (Carter's®), of Morrow, Ga.
Incident log
Carter's® received four reports of children detaching the ribbons, putting them in their mouths, and starting to gag or choke. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately remove and discard the ribbon. The garment then can be worn without the ribbon.
For more information, consumers should call Carter's toll-free at (888) 339-2129 anytime or visit their website at http://www.carters.com/recall2.html
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JAN 29 2001; last revised JAN 20 2026.
