Recall: Children's Jeans and Overalls Recalled by Designer Classics LLC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2001 Release # 01-066

Garment Recall Hotline: (888) 626-4939 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058 Designer Classics Contact: Jerry Armani, (888) 626-4936

CPSC and Designer Classics LLC Announce Recall of Children's Jeans and Overalls

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.