WASHINGTON, D.C. -In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Catton Brothers of New
York is recalling about 29,400 infant and toddler girl's
Minnie Mouse nautical outfits. A small cloth loop on a bow
around the neckline can slide off, presenting a choking
hazard to infants.
Catton Brothers is aware of one incident in which the
cloth loop detached from the garment. CPSC and Catton
Brothers are not aware of any injuries involving the
nautical outfits.
The outfits were available in four styles. The knit
dress with leggings (style 16500), infant dress (style
18500), and toddler dress (style 19500) each have
embroidered appliques of Minnie Mouse on the front. The
short set (style 17214H) features a beach scene with Minnie
Mouse on the front. All the outfits have long sailor ties at
the neckline, which are held together with small, beige
fabric loops that read "Minnie Mouse" in red lettering. The
dresses and dress with leggings each have a sewn-in label
which reads in part, "MICKEY'S STUFF for kids ... Catton
Brothers...70% Cotton/30% Polyester...Made in Thailand...."
The short set has a label that reads in part, "Catton
Brothers...60% Cotton/40% Polyester...Made in Hong
Kong...."
Independent retailers sold the garments nationwide from
November 1995 through April 1996 for between $10 and $14.
Consumers should stop using the recalled garments
immediately and return them to the store where purchased for
a full refund. For more information about this recall,
consumers should call Catton Brothers Corporation at (800)
357-6343.