Infants' Garments Recall by Little Laura of California
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 97-130 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 28, 1997
- Brand
- Infants' Garments
- Category
- Baby and nursery
- Products
- Sweet Suzana infants' shirt-and-pant sets
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 28, 1997
What was recalled
Infants' Garments Recall by Little Laura of California NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nychelle White May 28, 1997 (301) 504-7063 Release # 97-130 CPSC, Little Laura of California Inc. Announce Recall of Infants' Garments WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Little Laura of California Inc. of Los Angeles, Calif., is recalling about 2,000 Sweet Suzana brand infants' shirt-and-pant sets. The shirts have tulip-shaped buttons that can break apart, presenting a choking hazard to young children. CPSC and Little Laura of California Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these garments. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The shirt-and-pant set is available in sizes 12, 18, and 24 months. The set includes a white and pink checked pant and a white short sleeve shirt with a white and pink checked collar. The front of the shirt is decorated with pink and green vinyl tulip appliqués and pink and green tulip buttons. The shirt has two sewn-in labels at the neck. One label reads in part, "50% cotton...50% polyester...RN#41601...MADE IN U.S.A." The other label displays the "Sweet Suzana" trademark. Kids R Us stores nationwide sold the garments from January 1997 through March 1997 for about $14. Consumers should stop using these garments immediately and return them to the nearest Kids R Us store for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should call Little Laura of California Inc. at (800) 213-1994, extension 233. The number is operational 24 hours a day.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Sweet Suzana infants' shirt-and-pant sets
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Sweet Suzana; Kids R Us; Little Laura of California.
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?
Sweet Suzana infants' shirt-and-pant sets. S.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Follow the instructions in the official CPSC recall notice linked on this page.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 28, 1997. 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.