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CPSC, Healthtex Announce Recall of Baby Garments

Recall 00-102 · April 27, 2000 · Healthtex, a division

What to doConsumers should stop using these baby garments immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund or exchange. Consumers also can return garments directly to the manufacturer.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
00-102 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 27, 2000
Brand
Healthtex, a division
Category
Baby and nursery
Products
Healthtex® and Little Impressions® baby garments
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 260,000
Made in
Thailand
Last updated by CPSC
April 27, 2000

What was recalled

These garments were sold under the Healthtex® and Little Impressions® labels in sizes newborn to 24 months. There are 58 different styles included in this recall. Style numbers are located on the back of the neck tag or inside seam. Call the company to see if your garment is part of the recall. The garments were sold as one-piece and two-piece infant garments with long sleeves and full crotch snaps for boys and girls. The male portion of the snap can be identified by the name "SNAPET" stamped inside. The garments were sold in various colors and prints including pastels, stripes and plaids. Writing on the collar labels includes, "MADE IN THAILAND," and "100% Cotton." Here are the style numbers involved: AC1150W AD0150W EC1000M HS3195N HS3297Y AC0150W AS2225B EC0000W HS4299N HS2196G AX0150W AS1225F HS3199P HS3197F HS3298P AC2150W AC2226B HS3196R HS2299N HS4295G AX2150W AS1102F HS3296N HS3299R HS2296P AH0151W AS2100B HS1196R HS4297N HS4298B AC2225B AD2150W HS1199P HS1299R HS2298B AT1150M AC2100B HS4296P HS2198C HS1297Y AC1225F AS1226F HS4197N HS2197N HS1298P AH1150W AH2150B HS4198C HS1198F HS2297N AC1226F EC1000F HS1197F HS1296N AD1150W EC2000B HS4196G HS2295G

Is my product affected?

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

  • Healthtex® and Little Impressions® baby garments · About 260,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Department stores and children's specialty stores nationwide as well as the Healthtex website sold these clothes, from May 1999 through December 1999, for between $12 and $30.; Healthtex, a division of VF Playwear Inc., of Greensboro, N.C..

Injuries or incidents reported

CPSC and Healthtex have received 10 reports of snaps detaching from the baby garments. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For more information, call (800) 554-7637 between the hours of 8am to 8pm Monday through Friday ET or write to VF Playwear, 310 Rockingham Drive, Reidsville, NC 27320. Consumers also can go to the company's website at http://www.healthtex.com/Pages/shop_recall_page1.asp to see the styles and style numbers included in this recall.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Healthtex® and Little Impressions® baby garments (About 260,000 units). These garments were sold under the Healthtex® and Little Impressions® labels in sizes newborn to 24 months.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using these baby garments immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund or exchange. Consumers also can return garments directly to the manufacturer.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 27, 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.