Infant Cargo Skirts Recalled by Associated Merchandising Corp.

Recalled June 5, 2000 · CPSC recall 00118b

Hazard

The snaps on the panty of these skirts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these skirts immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund. Consumers also can return them by mail, and will be reimbursed for postage.

Units

About 9,500

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

The cargo skirts are made of either 100 percent cotton khaki twill or 100 percent denim, and have an attached panty. They are sold in sizes 12, 18 and 24 months. The khaki-style skirt's inside label reads "Baby You're it!" or "Bebe by Cradlecraft" and "MADE IN SRI LANKA." The denim-style skirt's inside label reads "Baby You're it" and "MADE IN INDONESIA."

What to do

Consumers should stop using these skirts immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund. Consumers also can return them by mail, and will be reimbursed for postage.

Contact

For more information, call AMC collect at (212) 819-6564 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Infant girls' cargo skirts

Imported by

The Associated Merchandising Corp. (AMC) of New York, N.Y.

Retailers

Clothing and department stores nationwide sold these cargo skirts, from January 2000 through March 2000, for between $14 and $16.

Made in

Sri Lanka · Indonesia

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