CPSC, Good Lad Apparel Announce Recall of Infant Girls' Garment and Shoes

Recalled November 27, 2002 · CPSC recall 03045 · Good Lad Apparel

Hazard

Small decorative items on the garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these garments and sandals immediately. Consumers should return the garments to the store where purchased to receive a refund.

Units

About 52,000

Incidents / injuries

Good Lad has received three reports of incidents involving the decorative items. A child swallowed a decorative ladybug and two others began to choke on decorative flowers. There have been no reports of injury.

Description

This recall involves three separate garment sets. Two of the garment sets include a newborn and infant dress with sandals. The other includes an infant capri set with sandals. The dresses were sold in either, red and yellow or chambray. Both have decorative items like ladybugs and flowers attached. The capri sets were sold in lime, coral, yellow and purple, with flower attachments around the neckline and on the sandals. The Good Lad logo is printed on a label inside of the garment, along with the words, "Good Lad of Philadelphia." The garments were made for ages 3 to 24 months.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these garments and sandals immediately. Consumers should return the garments to the store where purchased to receive a refund.

Contact

For more information, consumers should contact the company toll-free at (877) 599-5530 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Infant girls' garments and sandals

Distributed by

Good Lad Apparel of Philadelphia, Pa.

Retailers

Department stores sold the infant garments nationwide, from January 2002 through April 2002, for about $15.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →