FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 29, 1999
Release # 99-149
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Company Phone Number: (800)
791-7333
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063
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CPSC, Shopko Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Infant Garments
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Shopko Stores Inc. of Green Bay, Wis., is recalling
approximately 68,000 Peek-A-Babe newborn and infant "creepers," a short-
sleeved body suit with two snaps at the left shoulder and three snaps at
the crotch. The snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
CPSC and Shopko Stores are not aware of any reports of injuries
from these creepers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the
possibility of injury.
These 100 percent cotton creepers were sold in sizes "0-3M" to
24M. The boys' creepers were made in solid and striped knit fabrics.
The girls' creepers were made in various pastel shades of pointelle knit
fabric, with a satin bow attached to the neck and an embroidered figure,
such as a butterfly or heart, below the bow. Writing on the collar
labels includes, "MADE IN HONG KONG."
Shopko stores nationwide sold these garments from December 1998 to
June 1999 for $4 to $6.
Consumers should immediately stop using these garments, and return
them to Shopko for a refund. For more information, call Shopko at (800)
791-7333 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday CDT.
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