Infants' Garments Recall by Little Laura of California

What was recalled

Infants' Garments Recall by Little Laura of California NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nychelle White May 28, 1997 (301) 504-7063 Release # 97-130 CPSC, Little Laura of California Inc. Announce Recall of Infants' Garments WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Little Laura of California Inc. of Los Angeles, Calif., is recalling about 2,000 Sweet Suzana brand infants' shirt-and-pant sets. The shirts have tulip-shaped buttons that can break apart, presenting a choking hazard to young children. CPSC and Little Laura of California Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these garments. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The shirt-and-pant set is available in sizes 12, 18, and 24 months. The set includes a white and pink checked pant and a white short sleeve shirt with a white and pink checked collar. The front of the shirt is decorated with pink and green vinyl tulip appliqués and pink and green tulip buttons. The shirt has two sewn-in labels at the neck. One label reads in part, "50% cotton...50% polyester...RN#41601...MADE IN U.S.A." The other label displays the "Sweet Suzana" trademark. Kids R Us stores nationwide sold the garments from January 1997 through March 1997 for about $14. Consumers should stop using these garments immediately and return them to the nearest Kids R Us store for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should call Little Laura of California Inc. at (800) 213-1994, extension 233. The number is operational 24 hours a day.