CPSCGeneral Alert
Gap Recalls Children’s Coats; Toggles Can Break and Detach Posing Choking Hazard
Published: April 30, 2009Recall ID: 09206Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The coats have toggle fasteners that could break and detach from the coat, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
babyGap Children's Coats
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Gap-Recalls-Childrens-Coats-Toggles-Can-Break-and-Detach-Posing-Choking-Hazard |
| Title | Gap Recalls Children’s Coats; Toggles Can Break and Detach Posing Choking Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ae826c77997d4c3b8fff0533b51a4985.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Blue Plaid Toggle Coat |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f3d61e456517400fa534e7ddc0a377cd.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Pink Duffle Coat |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9856e323ab834957a58dc3ca67688ec3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Rose Toggle Hoodie |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5a2c8402c4bc4b52a0f3ad8d5742d7d3.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Mojave Toggle Coat |
| Hazards › Name | The coats have toggle fasteners that could break and detach from the coat, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | babyGap Children's Coats |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 19,200 in the U.S. and 3,900 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 5250 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | babyGap, GapKids and Gap Stores nationwide and at www.gap.com from October 2008 through April 2009 for between $20 and $50. |
| Recall Date | 2009-04-30T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 09206 |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2009/12618r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Gap toll-free at (888) 747-3704 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. ET, visit www.gap.com, or email the firm at custserv@gap.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | China |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Indonesia |