BABY GUESS and GUESS GIRLS jeans and overalls
CPSC Recall #01-066 — January 16, 2001
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 01-066 |
| Recall Date | January 16, 2001 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 11,000 |
| Manufactured In | Indonesia |
Where It Was Sold
| Department and specialty stores nationwide sold the garments from October 2000 to December 2000 for between $36 and $42. |
Product
BABY GUESS and GUESS GIRLS jeans and overalls
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Designer Classics LLC, of Keasbey, N.J., is recalling about 11,000 of its children's jeans and overalls manufactured under the BABY GUESS and GUESS GIRLS label. The small decorative metal appliques on the legs of the garments can come loose and separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.The company has received one report of a child mouthing a metal piece that had separated from the garment.The denim jeans and overalls were sold in sizes 6 months through 6X. They have the following style numbers on the bottom of the care label: KL11450, KH11448, JL21338, JH21408, and JH31288. "Made in Indonesia" and the size is on the front of the care label. The BABY GUESS or GUESS GIRLS label is above the care label.Department and specialty stores nationwide sold the garments from October 2000 to December 2000 for between $36 and $42.Consumers should stop using these garments immediately and call the company for instructions on returning the garment for another garment of the same size. Consumers should contact the company toll-free at (888) 626-4939 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Garments should be sent to Designer Classics LLC, Attention: Recall, 22351 Wilmington Ave., Carson, CA 90745. Consumers will be reimbursed for standard postage.
Hazard
The small decorative metal appliques on the legs of the garments can come loose and separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents & Injuries
The company has received one report of a child mouthing a metal piece that had separated from the garment.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should stop using these garments immediately and call the company for instructions on returning the garment for another garment of the same size.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside — if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.