CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Kids "R" Us and Babies "R" Us Announce Recall of Children's Cargo Pants
Published: August 16, 2001Recall ID: 01217Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The toggle on the pockets of the pants can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled pants are navy, khaki, or stone, with different color stitching around the pockets. The pants have an elastic waistband and an elastic draw-cord. A label on the rear inside seam reads "Koala Baby" or "Little Legends" and the care label reads in part "Made in Thailand." The pants were sold in both newborn and infant sizes.
Affected Products
Children's cargo pants
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Kids-R-Us-and-Babies-R-Us-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Cargo-Pants |
| Title | CPSC, Kids "R" Us and Babies "R" Us Announce Recall of Children's Cargo Pants |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pants.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled children's cargo pants |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pants-toggle.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Toggle on recalled children's cargo pants |
| Hazards › Name | The toggle on the pockets of the pants can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | Kids "R" Us has received one report of a 9-month old boy, who began to choke on a toggle that he removed from the pants. The toggle was dislodged. |
| Products › Name | Children's cargo pants |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 7,000 |
| Recall I D | 1040 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately remove and discard the two toggles on the leg pockets. The pants then can be worn without the toggle. |
| Importers › Name | Kids "R" Us and Babies "R" Us, divisions of Toys "R" Us Inc., of Paramus, N.J. |
| Retailers › Name | Kids "R" Us and Babies "R" Us stores nationwide and some Toys "R" Us stores sold these pants, from June 2001 through July 2001, for about $10. |
| Recall Date | 2001-08-16T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled pants are navy, khaki, or stone, with different color stitching around the pockets. The pants have an elastic waistband and an elastic draw-cord. A label on the rear inside seam reads "Koala Baby" or "Little Legends" and the care label reads in part "Made in Thailand." The pants were sold in both newborn and infant sizes. |
| Recall Number | 01217 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information on this recall, contact Toys "R" Us at (888) 243-6337 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at www.toysrus.com and select Kids "R" Us or Babies "R" Us for details on product recalls. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-03-30T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Thailand |