CPSCGeneral Alert
The Gymboree Corp. Recalls Toy Swords Due to Breakage and Laceration Hazard
Published: October 18, 2007Recall ID: 08037Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The swords can break, creating a sharp point, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves a toy pirate sword with SKU number 140025491-GYS049. The SKU number is printed on the price tag above the bar code. The sword is made of plastic, and has a gold-colored handle and a gray plastic blade. The sword is about 19 inches long.
Affected Products
Toy Pirate Swords
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/The-Gymboree-Corp-Recalls-Toy-Swords-Due-to-Breakage-and-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | The Gymboree Corp. Recalls Toy Swords Due to Breakage and Laceration Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7842e285bc1a4358a6273f85a9836acf.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Pirate Sword |
| Hazards › Name | The swords can break, creating a sharp point, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Gymboree has received 11 reports of the sword breaking. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Toy Pirate Swords |
| Products › Type | Toy Miscellaneous |
| Products › Category I D | 2198 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,000 |
| Recall I D | 4053 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the swords and return them to any Gymboree store for a full refund. Consumers also can contact Gymboree to receive instructions on returning the swords via mail. |
| Retailers › Name | Gymboree stores nationwide and its Web site from August 2007 through September 2007 for between $12 and $15. |
| Recall Date | 2007-10-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves a toy pirate sword with SKU number 140025491-GYS049. The SKU number is printed on the price tag above the bar code. The sword is made of plastic, and has a gold-colored handle and a gray plastic blade. The sword is about 19 inches long. |
| Recall Number | 08037 |
| Manufacturers › Name | The Gymboree Corp., of San Francisco, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For further information, contact Gymboree toll-free at (877) 449-6932 between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.gymboree.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |