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ChokingAugust 16, 2001CPSC #01217

CPSC, Kids "R" Us and Babies "R" Us Announce Recall of Children's Cargo Pants

Product
Clothing & Apparel
Units affected
7,000
Remedy
contact manufacturer

What was recalled

The recalled pants are navy, khaki, or stone, with different color stitching around the pockets. The pants have an elastic waistband and an elastic draw-cord. A label on the rear inside seam reads "Koala Baby" or "Little Legends" and the care label reads in part "Made in Thailand." The pants were sold in both newborn and infant sizes.

Hazard

The toggle on the pockets of the pants can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Injuries

Kids "R" Us has received one report of a 9-month old boy, who began to choke on a toggle that he removed from the pants. The toggle was dislodged.

Made in

Thailand

Where it was sold

  • Kids "R" Us and Babies "R" Us stores nationwide and some Toys "R" Us stores sold these pants, from June 2001 through July 2001, for about $10.

Photos

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