Gap Outlet Recalls Boys' Jackets; Drawstring at Waist Poses Entrapment Hazard
Recall 08152 · Dec 27, 2007 · Gap Outlet
16,200
units affected
16,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08152
- Date
- Dec 27, 2007
- Company
- Gap Outlet
- Units affected
- 16,200
- Product
- Warmest Jacket Boys' Jackets
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Hazard
- Entrapment
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Gap Outlet stores nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for about $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled warmest jacket boys' jackets?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.