Gap Outlet Recalls Boys' Jackets; Drawstring at Waist Poses Entrapment Hazard
Gap Outlet Recalls Boys' Jackets; Drawstring at Waist Poses Entrapment Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The jackets have a waist drawstring with a toggle that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or doorways, which can pose an entrapment hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
The jackets are hooded, zip in front, and have a drawstring at the waist. They were sold in navy and gray in multiple children's sizes. "Gap Outlet" is printed on a label at the neck. Style number 513573 is printed on a white label sewn behind the size and product care label near the neckline.
Affected Products
Warmest Jacket Boys' Jackets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Gap-Outlet-Recalls-Boys-Jackets-Drawstring-at-Waist-Poses-Entrapment-Hazard |
| Title | Gap Outlet Recalls Boys' Jackets; Drawstring at Waist Poses Entrapment Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2c727829534c4ec29bda69b3abdd698f.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Jacket |
| Hazards › Name | The jackets have a waist drawstring with a toggle that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or doorways, which can pose an entrapment hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Warmest Jacket Boys' Jackets |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 16,200 |
| Recall I D | 4171 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop wearing the jacket immediately and return it to any Gap Outlet store for a full refund. Consumers who return the jacket before April 30, 2008, will also receive a $5 appreciation card. Consumers choosing to keep the jacket should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. |
| Retailers › Name | Gap Outlet stores nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for about $50. |
| Recall Date | 2007-12-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | The jackets are hooded, zip in front, and have a drawstring at the waist. They were sold in navy and gray in multiple children's sizes. "Gap Outlet" is printed on a label at the neck. Style number 513573 is printed on a white label sewn behind the size and product care label near the neckline. |
| Distributors › Name | Gap Outlet, operated by Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 08152 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact the company toll-free at (888) 747-3704 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, Saturday 12 p.m. through 7 p.m. ET, and Sunday 12 p.m. through 6 p.m., or visit the firm's Web site at www.gapinc.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Indonesia |
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