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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 747-3704 Gap Outlet Media Contact: (800) 333-7899 x75900 |
| December 27, 2007 | CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
| Release #08-152 |
Gap Outlet Recalls Boys' Jackets; Drawstring at Waist Poses Entrapment
Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: "Warmest Jacket" Boys' Jackets
Units: About 16,200
Retailer: Gap Outlet, operated by Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
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. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines
(pdf) to help prevent children from getting entangled at the waist by
drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
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.
Sold exclusively at: Gap Outlet stores nationwide from September 2007
through December 2007 for about $50.
Manufactured in: Indonesia
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.
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
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08152.html
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