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CPSC #96162Kids & toys

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Catton Brothers · Recalled

Minnie Mouse Nautical Outfits Recalled by Catton Bros

Choking

Choking

Units
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Injuries
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Price
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Remedy
See notice

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Affected

Minnie Mouse Nautical Outfits Recalled by Catton Bros NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nychelle White July 9, 1996 (301) 504-7063 Release # 96-162 CPSC, Catton Brothers Corp. Announce Recall of Minnie Mouse Nautical Outfits WASHINGTON, D.C. -In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Catton Brothers of New York is recalling about 29,400 infant and toddler girl's Minnie Mouse nautical outfits. A small cloth loop on a bow around the neckline can slide off, presenting a choking hazard to infants. Catton Brothers is aware of one incident in which the cloth loop detached from the garment. CPSC and Catton Brothers are not aware of any injuries involving the nautical outfits. The outfits were available in four styles. The knit dress with leggings (style 16500), infant dress (style 18500), and toddler dress (style 19500) each have embroidered appliques of Minnie Mouse on the front. The short set (style 17214H) features a beach scene with Minnie Mouse on the front. All the outfits have long sailor ties at the neckline, which are held together with small, beige fabric loops that read "Minnie Mouse" in red lettering. The dresses and dress with leggings each have a sewn-in label which reads in part, "MICKEY'S STUFF for kids ... Catton Brothers...70% Cotton/30% Polyester...Made in Thailand...." The short set has a label that reads in part, "Catton Brothers...60% Cotton/40% Polyester...Made in Hong Kong...." Independent retailers sold the garments nationwide from November 1995 through April 1996 for between $10 and $14. Consumers should stop using the recalled garments immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should call Catton Brothers Corporation at (800) 357-6343.

The file

Sold at
Not stated
Product type
Clothing (Children)
Made in
Hong Kong, Thailand
Recalled by
Catton Brothers

Incident log

None stated.

What the notice says to do

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