CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Carter's® Announce Recall of Carter's Brand Children's Overalls

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2005.

Data Source: CPSC.
Recall Number: 05-158
Date: April 18, 2005
Product Name: Carter's® Infant and Children's Overalls
Recall Description:

The recalled overalls are pink corduroy with decorative snap fasteners at the waist and shoulder straps. The light pink overalls (style 435-092) have a floral embroidery design on the chest. The dark pink overalls (style 435-646) have a single patch pocket on the chest. "Carter's" is printed on a tag sewn into the back of the garment.

Hazard Description:

The plastic center of the decorative snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 31,000
Incidents:

Carter's has received 14 reports of snap centers detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Style 435-646 was sold exclusively through Carter's retail stores from July 2004 through March 2005 for about $26. Style 435-092 was sold through Carter's retail stores and other retailers nationwide from August 2004 through March 2005 for about $28.

Manufactured In:

Style 435-092 Thailand, Style 435-646 China