CPSC, Carter's® Announce Recall to Repair Infant Jumpsuits
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 01-075 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- January 29, 2001
- Brand
- The William Carter
- Category
- Baby and nursery
- Products
- Carter's infant jumpsuits
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 600,000
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 20, 2026
What was recalled
The recalled infant jumpsuits have a 6-inch long satin ribbon tied through the zipper pull tab. The ribbons are solid in color or have "Carter's" printed on them. Recalled models are either 100 percent cotton interlock jumpsuits with a teddy bear, bunny or puppy embroidery design on the front; or cotton/polyester blend velour jumpsuits with a teddy bear or bunny embroidery design on the front. The jumpsuits were sold in sizes Small (0-3 months), Medium (3-6 months), and Large (6-9 months).
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Carter's infant jumpsuits · About 600,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Outlet, department and specialty stores nationwide sold these jumpsuits, from May 2000 through December 2000, for $14 to $20.; The William Carter Co. (Carter's®), of Morrow, Ga..
Injuries or incidents reported
Carter's® received four reports of children detaching the ribbons, putting them in their mouths, and starting to gag or choke. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should call Carter's toll-free at (888) 339-2129 anytime or visit their website at http://www.carters.com/recall2.html
Recall history and context
The William Carter appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all The William Carter recalls.
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?
Carter's infant jumpsuits (About 600,000 units). The recalled infant jumpsuits have a 6-inch long satin ribbon tied through the zipper pull tab.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately remove and discard the ribbon. The garment then can be worn without the ribbon.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 20, 2026. 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.