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CPSC, L.L. Bean Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Overalls

Recall 00-051 · January 11, 2000

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using these overalls, and return them to L.L. Bean for a refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
00-051 (CPSC)
Recall date
January 11, 2000
Category
Other consumer products
Products
L.L. Bean children's overalls
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 7,700
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
January 11, 2000

What was recalled

There are two styles of overalls included in this recall. The traditional blue denim overalls have a full snap crotch, a pocket on the bib, two front pockets and two back pockets. The sewn-in label reads "0DB48," the size, "made in China," and "100% Cotton." They were sold in sizes 6 months through 4T. The other style of overalls, the lined woodland overalls, are made of cotton twill lined with red check flannel. They have a full snap crotch, a front zipper, a small pocket on the left front, two pockets in the rear, and an applique of a bear and pine tree. They come in red, navy and green. The sewn-in label reads "0HS39," the size, "Made in China," and "100% Cotton." They were sold in sizes 6 months through 3T.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • L.L. Bean children's overalls · About 7,700 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: L.L. Bean sold these overalls nationwide in their catalogs and on their web site, and in L.L. Bean stores in Maine, New Hampshire, Delaware and Oregon, from January through December 1999, for $20 to $26.; L.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine.

Injuries or incidents reported

L.L. Bean has received six reports from consumers of these snaps detaching from the overalls. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For more information, call L.L. Bean at (800) 555-9717 anytime or go to their web site at www.llbean.com

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 400 recalls in the other consumer products category, 69 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

L.L. Bean children's overalls (About 7,700 units). There are two styles of overalls included in this recall.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using these overalls, and return them to L.L. Bean for a refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 11, 2000. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.