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Carter's Recalls Children's Cardigan Sets Due to Choking Hazard

Official CPSC recall 18-148, dated May 2, 2018.

Last checked against CPSC data on Oct 15, 2026, 7:03 PM ET.

Status: Recall found CPSC

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Hazard (from the official notice)

The cardigan's toggle button can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumer should immediately take the recalled cardigan sets away from children, stop using them and return them to a Carter's store location for a full refund in the form of a gift card.

Hazard (from the official notice)

The cardigan's toggle button can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumer should immediately take the recalled cardigan sets away from children, stop using them and return them to a Carter's store location for a full refund in the form of a gift card. Consumers can also contact Carter's Consumer Affairs department and request a free return label and envelope to return the cardigan for a refund in the form of an electronic gift card.

Description (from the official notice)

This recall involves Carter's 3-piece penguin cardigan sets. The recalled sets consist of a white embroidered penguin bodysuit, a grey cardigan with a hood and matching pair of pants. They were sold in sizes newborn to 24 months. Style number 127G596 is printed on the front of the care tag sewn on the inside of the cardigan, and the UPC number is printed on the back of the same care tag. The UPC numbers are 190795798203, 190795798166, 190795798173, 190795798180, 190795798135, 190795798142, 190795798159. The style number and UPC number are also printed on the price tag. Size UPC Style No. NB 190795798203 127G596 3M 190795798166 6M 190795798173 9M 190795798180 12M 190795798135 18M 190795798142 24M 190795798159

Remedy options (from the official notice)

Refund

Incidents and injuries (from the official notice)

Carter's received three reports of children putting a detached toggle button in their mouths. No injuries have been reported.

Where it was sold (from the official notice)

Carter's, Bon-Ton, Burlington Stores, Kohl's, Macy's, Ross Stores, Toys "R" Us, and other stores nationwide and online at www.carters.com from July 2017 through March 2018 for about $40.

Consumer contact (from the official notice)

Carter’s Consumer Affairs department at 800-692-4674 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.carters.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information .

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Questions About This Recall

What is the hazard in the official notice?

The cardigan's toggle button can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What does the official notice say to do?

Consumer should immediately take the recalled cardigan sets away from children, stop using them and return them to a Carter's store location for a full refund in the form of a gift card. Consumers can also contact Carter's Consumer Affairs department and request a free return label and envelope to return the cardigan for a refund in the form of an electronic gift card.

Where is the official notice?

The CPSC notice is linked on this page. Compare the brand, model, and date on your label with that notice.

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