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"Le-Roi" and "Mother Care" infant socks

CPSC Recall #88-020 — April 10, 1988

Recall Summary

Recall Number88-020
Recall DateApril 10, 1988
Remedy TypeDispose, Repair

Product

"Le-Roi" and "Mother Care" infant socks

Description

WASHINGTON --- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Le-Roi, a division of Princeton Hosiery Mills, Princeton, Kentucky, issued a warning today to consumers concerning two styles of its infant socks because they may present a choking or aspiration hazard if the plastic ornaments, which are small parts, detach from the socks. Neither CPSC or Le-Roi knows of any injuries involving these socks.One style is a white sock with a blue, pink, turquoise or yellow stripe that has three pastel plastic teddy bears attached to the ankle. The other style is a white anklet with a "pearl" bead affixed to a satin bow on the cuff.Princeton Hosiery Mills marketed these hosiery items under its own "LE-ROI" label as well as under the "MOTHER CARE" label for Mother Care, Inc., New York, NY. The socks are identified as style numbers 1928 and 2213, or 2188 and 2120 respectively. The socks with the teddy bear ornaments were not shipped by Le-Roi after October 1986, and the socks with the pearl bead were not shipped after April 1987.Consumers who purchased these hosiery items for children under three should immediately remove the teddy bears and/or pearl beads from the socks and discard these ornaments to eliminate potential choking hazards.To report unsafe consumer products, call the CPSC toll-free hotline 800-638-CPSC. The teletypewriter number for the hearing impaired is (800) 638-8270.

Hazard

The infant socks may present a choking or aspiration hazard if the plastic ornaments, which are small parts, detach from the socks.

Incidents & Injuries

Neither CPSC or Le-Roi knows of any injuries involving these socks.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers who purchased these hosiery items for children under three should immediately remove the teddy bears and/or pearl beads from the socks and discard these ornaments to eliminate potential choking hazards.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Dispose, Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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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 (Dispose, Repair) 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.

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