Infant snowsuits
CPSC Recall #19-053 - December 18, 2018
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 19-053 |
| Recall Date | December 18, 2018 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 14,900 (in addition, about 750 were sold in Canada) |
| Importer | The Children’s Place Services Company LLC, of Secaucus, N.J. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| The Children’s Place stores nationwide and online at www.childrensplace.com from August 2018 through November 2018 for about $50. |
Product
Infant snowsuits
Description
This recall involves girls’ infant snowsuits sold in infant sizes 0 to 18 months. The recalled snowsuits were sold in two styles and three colors/patterns. The style number is printed on a label sewn in to the side seam. The snowsuits are 100% polyester and the trim is 95% polyester and 5% spandex. They have matching print hoods with small ears, detachable mittens and a zipper down the front of the suit covered with a fabric snap flap at the chest. Style NumberColors/Pattern2111187White Sophy floral – a white snowsuit with a pattern of flowers of different colors2111187Jazzberry ladybug – a pink snowsuit with a pattern of red ladybugs2111188Rosebud heart – a pale pink snowsuit with a heart pattern stitched in to the sleeves
Hazard
The metal snaps on the snowsuit can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents & Injuries
The firm has received one report of a metal snap detaching from a snowsuit. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately take the recalled snowsuits away from children, stop using them and return them to any The Children’s Place store for a full refund. Online customers will receive return instructions by email from The Children’s Place on obtaining a full refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund 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 (Refund) 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.