A waterproof plastic backing can separate from the terry cloth fabric
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Discount School Supply of Monterey, Calif., is recalling about 10,400 packages of Environments brand childrens waterproof bibs.
The bib has a waterproof plastic backing that can separate from the terry cloth fabric, creating a suffocation hazard to children.
The company has received 12 reports, involving at least 23 packages of bibs, of the waterproof plastic material separating from the bib. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Environments brand childrens waterproof-back terry bibs sold in in packages of 12. There are two styles of bibs included in the recall.
The Pocket style bib is 10 inches wide by 16 inches long with an adjustable snap closure. The Cover-Up style bib is 10 inches wide by 16.5 inches long with cap sleeves and smock-back snap closures.
Both styles of bibs were sold in blue and have clear plastic waterproof backing. Environments, Inc. and SKU number 900822 or 900823 is printed on a label affixed to the bib.
The bibs, manufactured in China, were sold at DiscountSchoolSupply.com and Environments.com nationwide from January 2008, to October 2016, for about $50 for the pocket bib set, and $70 for the cover-up set.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bibs and contact Discount School Supply for a full refund. Discount School Supply is contacting all known purchasers.
Consumers may contact Discount School Supply at 800-338-4430 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, by email at recall@discountschoolsupply.com, or online at www.discountschoolsupply.com and click on Product Safety for more information.