Gap Outlet Recalls Boys' Jackets; Drawstring at Waist Poses Entrapment Hazard

Recalled December 27, 2007 · CPSC recall 08152 · Gap Outlet

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.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 16,200

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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.

What to do

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

Product

Warmest Jacket Boys' Jackets

Distributed by

Gap Outlet, operated by Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.

Retailers

Gap Outlet stores nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for about $50.

Made in

Indonesia

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →