Good Lad Co. Recalls Toddler Shirt/Skirt Set, Style #12417

WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Good Lad Co. of Philadelphia, PA is voluntarily recalling approximately 360 toddler outfits because the decorative buttons may detach causing a fatal choking hazard to young children. A decorative pin may also detach causing a puncture wound.

The matching two-piece outfits consist of a solid-colored shirt with a striped skirt that has suspenders.

The outfits were sold nationwide from March 1991 to April 1991 for approximately $19.00 per set.

The potentially hazardous clothes were identified during a joint surveillance program conducted between the CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service at the Port of Philadelphia.

A tag sewn on the garment's neck seam pictures a girl and a boy doll and reads in part: "PETE'S PARTNER, A Good Lad Company, Made in Philippines."

Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Consumers are urged to discontinue use of these outfits and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Good Lad Co. at (215) 739-0200.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to help reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths that occur each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products within CPSC's jurisdiction.

NOTE TO EDITORS: Consumers who find an infant or toddler garment including socks, shoes, and hats in size 2T or smaller, with decorative buttons, pins, beads, or sparkles of any manufacturer may contact CPSC's toll-free hotline listed below to report these potential choking hazards. CPSC will follow-up on all calls in an effort to eliminate small parts hazards from children's clothing and other wearing apparel.