Peek-A-Babe newborn and infant creepers garments
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Shopko Stores Inc. is recalling approximately 68,000 Peek-A-Babe newborn and infant creepers due to a choking hazard. The snaps on these short-sleeved body suits can detach. The creepers were sold in sizes 0-3 months to 24 months, with boys' versions in solid and striped knit fabrics and girls' versions in pastel pointelle knit with a satin bow and embroidered designs. They were made in Hong Kong and sold at Shopko stores nationwide from December 1998 to June 1999 for $4 to $6. No injuries have been reported.
According to the recall record, affected consumers should immediately stop using these garments and return them to Shopko for a refund. For more information, consumers can call Shopko at (800) 791-7333 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Central Daylight Time.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Choking
Peek-A-Babe Newborn and Infant Garments Recalled by Shopko Stores NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 1999 Release # 99-149 Company Phone Number: (800) 791-7333 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, Shopko Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Infant Garments WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Shopko Stores Inc. of Green Bay, Wis., is recalling approximately 68,000 Peek-A-Babe newborn and infant "creepers," a short- sleeved body suit with two snaps at the left shoulder and three snaps at the crotch. The snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to children. CPSC and Shopko Stores are not aware of any reports of injuries from these creepers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. These 100 percent cotton creepers were sold in sizes "0-3M" to 24M. The boys' creepers were made in solid and striped knit fabrics. The girls' creepers were made in various pastel shades of pointelle knit fabric, with a satin bow attached to the neck and an embroidered figure, such as a butterfly or heart, below the bow. Writing on the collar labels includes, "MADE IN HONG KONG." Shopko stores nationwide sold these garments from December 1998 to June 1999 for $4 to $6. Consumers should immediately stop using these garments, and return them to Shopko for a refund. For more information, call Shopko at (800) 791-7333 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday CDT.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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