Gap Recalls Children’s Coats; Toggles Can Break and Detach Posing Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-04-30). Hazards: choking. About 19,200 units in the US and 3,900 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09206 |
| Published | 2009-04-30 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Clothing (Children) |
| Products | babyGap Children's Coats |
| Firm named in the title | Gap |
| Firms | Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China, Indonesia |
| Units (US) | 19,200 |
| Units (Canada) | 3,900 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | babyGap, GapKids and Gap Stores nationwide and at www.gap.com from October 2008 through April 2009 for between $20 and $50. |
Description
This recall involves three different children's coat styles with toggles including Rose Toggle Hoodie (style 600298), Pink Duffle Coat (style 600344), and Blue Plaid and Mojave Toggle Coat (style 600942). The coats were sold in infant sizes up to 24 months and are made of cotton, polyester, or polyester/acrylic. The toggles are light tan plastic and about 1 3/4 inches long.
Hazard
The coats have toggle fasteners that could break and detach from the coat, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled coats away from children and return them to any babyGap, GapKids, or Gap store for a full refund. Consumers who return the coats before August 31, 2009 will also receive a 20 percent off coupon for a regular priced item. Contact Gap to return by mail if purchased online.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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