Girl's Nightshirts Recalled by the William Carter Co.
CPSC recall 00166a. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The nightshirts, which fail to meet federal children's sleepwear flammability standards, could ignite easily and present a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Take these nightshirts away from children immediately, and call Carter's for instructions on returning the nightshirts for a refund and a $15 Carter's gift certificate.
CPSC recall 00166a has the recall date 17 Aug 2000. The notice names the firm The William Carter Co. (Carter's). The recall has about 1,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Clothing (Children).
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,000 |
| Description | The recalled nightshirts have long sleeves, and were sold in sizes small (4-5 year), medium (6-7 year), large (8-10 year) and, x-large (12-14 year). They are made with 100 percent polyester fabric with a pattern of brown bears wearing pink pajamas and the words "p.j. bear" printed on a white background. Identification code "GPU CF79761" and "Carter's" are printed on a label sewn into the collar. |
| Product | Girls' nightshirts, About 1,000, Clothing (Children) |
| Sold at | Carter's, department and specialty stores sold these pajamas nationwide, from May 2000 through August 2000, for between $10 and $13. |
| Manufacturer | The William Carter Co. (Carter's) |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,000Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 17%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Clothing (Children)
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name The William Carter Co. (Carter's)
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2001 | CPSC, Carter's® Announce Recall to Repair Infant Jumpsuits |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 00166aThe notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 00166a. https://recallregister.com/product/1994-girl-s-nightshirts-recalled-by-the-william-carter-co/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 00166a report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Carter's, department and specialty stores sold these pajamas nationwide, from May 2000 through August 2000, for between $10 and $13.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 00166a?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,000
- How many CPSC recalls name The William Carter Co. (Carter's)?
- 2 CPSC recalls on this register name The William Carter Co. (Carter's). This recall is 1 of them.