CPSCGeneral Alert
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Gymboree-Announce-Recall-of-Baby-Boy-Bodysuits |
| Title | CPSC, Gymboree Announce Recall of Baby Boy Bodysuits |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/gymboree-bodysuit.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled baby bodysuit |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/gymboree-bodysuit-zipper.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled zipper on baby bodysuit |
| Hazards › Name | The wheel-shaped zipper pull can twist off and become a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Gymboree have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. |
| Products › Name | Baby Boy Bodysuits |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,500 |
| Recall I D | 841 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these outfits and return them to any Gymboree store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | The Gymboree Corp. (Gymboree®), of Burlingame, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | The Gymboree website and stores nationwide sold these bodysuits, from March 2001 through May 2001, for about $17. |
| Recall Date | 2001-06-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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." |
| Recall Number | 01173 |
| Consumer Contact | For 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 Date | 2026-03-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Thailand |