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CPSC, Gymboree Announce Recall of Baby Boy Bodysuits

Published: June 13, 2001Recall ID: 01173Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The wheel-shaped zipper pull can twist off and become a choking hazard to young children.

Product Description & Identification

The recalled baby bodysuits are short-sleeved, one-piece outfits for toddlers sizes 0-3T. The bodysuits come in green and red, and have a wheel-shaped zipper pull. On the left arm of the outfit is a patch that says "1st Place Soap Box Derby." A white care label inside of the outfit reads, "Made in Thailand" and "2000 Gymboree."

Affected Products

Baby Boy Bodysuits

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Gymboree-Announce-Recall-of-Baby-Boy-Bodysuits
TitleCPSC, Gymboree Announce Recall of Baby Boy Bodysuits
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/gymboree-bodysuit.jpeg
Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled baby bodysuit
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/gymboree-bodysuit-zipper.jpeg
Images › 2 › CaptionRecalled zipper on baby bodysuit
Hazards › NameThe wheel-shaped zipper pull can twist off and become a choking hazard to young children.
Injuries › NameCPSC and Gymboree have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Products › NameBaby Boy Bodysuits
Products › TypeClothing (Children)
Products › Category I D1887
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 5,500
Recall I D841
Remedies › NameConsumers should stop using these outfits and return them to any Gymboree store for a full refund.
Importers › NameThe Gymboree Corp. (Gymboree®), of Burlingame, Calif.
Retailers › NameThe Gymboree website and stores nationwide sold these bodysuits, from March 2001 through May 2001, for about $17.
Recall Date2001-06-13T00:00:00
DescriptionThe recalled baby bodysuits are short-sleeved, one-piece outfits for toddlers sizes 0-3T. The bodysuits come in green and red, and have a wheel-shaped zipper pull. On the left arm of the outfit is a patch that says "1st Place Soap Box Derby." A white care label inside of the outfit reads, "Made in Thailand" and "2000 Gymboree."
Recall Number01173
Consumer ContactFor more information, call Gymboree toll-free at (800) 222-7758 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or log on to the company's website at www.gymboree.com
Last Publish Date2026-03-09T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryThailand

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