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Infant Cargo Skirts Recalled by Associated Merchandising Corp.

Recall 00118b · June 5, 2000 · Associated Merchandising

What to doConsumers should stop using these skirts immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund. Consumers also can return them by mail, and will be reimbursed for postage.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
00118b (CPSC)
Recall date
June 5, 2000
Brand
Associated Merchandising
Category
Baby and nursery
Products
Infant girls' cargo skirts
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 9,500
Made in
Sri Lanka, Indonesia
Last updated by CPSC
June 5, 2000

What was recalled

The cargo skirts are made of either 100 percent cotton khaki twill or 100 percent denim, and have an attached panty. They are sold in sizes 12, 18 and 24 months. The khaki-style skirt's inside label reads "Baby You're it!" or "Bebe by Cradlecraft" and "MADE IN SRI LANKA." The denim-style skirt's inside label reads "Baby You're it" and "MADE IN INDONESIA."

Is my product affected?

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

  • Infant girls' cargo skirts · About 9,500 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled infant girls' cargo skirts
Recalled infant girls' cargo skirts

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Clothing and department stores nationwide sold these cargo skirts, from January 2000 through March 2000, for between $14 and $16.; The Associated Merchandising Corp. (AMC) of New York, N.Y..

Consumer contact

For more information, call AMC collect at (212) 819-6564 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Recall history and context

Associated Merchandising appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

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?

Infant girls' cargo skirts (About 9,500 units). The cargo skirts are made of either 100 percent cotton khaki twill or 100 percent denim, and have an attached panty.

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 skirts immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund. Consumers also can return them by mail, and will be reimbursed for postage.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 5, 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.