CPSC, Good Lad Apparel Announce Recall of Infant Girls' Garment and Shoes
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 03-045 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 27, 2002
- Category
- Baby and nursery
- Products
- Infant girls' garments and sandals
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 52,000
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 6, 2025
What was recalled
This recall involves three separate garment sets. Two of the garment sets include a newborn and infant dress with sandals. The other includes an infant capri set with sandals. The dresses were sold in either, red and yellow or chambray. Both have decorative items like ladybugs and flowers attached. The capri sets were sold in lime, coral, yellow and purple, with flower attachments around the neckline and on the sandals. The Good Lad logo is printed on a label inside of the garment, along with the words, "Good Lad of Philadelphia." The garments were made for ages 3 to 24 months.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Infant girls' garments and sandals · About 52,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Department stores sold the infant garments nationwide, from January 2002 through April 2002, for about $15.; Good Lad Apparel of Philadelphia, Pa..
Injuries or incidents reported
Good Lad has received three reports of incidents involving the decorative items. A child swallowed a decorative ladybug and two others began to choke on decorative flowers. There have been no reports of injury.
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should contact the company toll-free at (877) 599-5530 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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?
Infant girls' garments and sandals (About 52,000 units). This recall involves three separate garment sets.
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 garments and sandals immediately. Consumers should return the garments to the store where purchased to receive a refund.
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